First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Mortgage lenders serving Black borrowers

  These Black-led and Black-owned mortgage lenders facilitate access to the wealth-building power of homeownership.

  3 min read Aug 24, 2022
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  First-time homebuyer statistics

  Here’s a look at first-time homebuyers today.

  5 min read Aug 23, 2022
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  Closing documents: A guide for homebuyers

  Be prepared for closing day with this checklist.

  4 min read Jun 15, 2022
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  Study finds Hispanic homebuyers most likely to use risky, nontraditional financing

  Research shows Hispanic homebuyers are most likely to pursue riskier financing.

  4 min read May 31, 2022
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  Buying amid affordability squeeze? Here’s how homebuyers can cope

  If you’re stretching to buy a home, here are some tips.

  7 min read May 23, 2022
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  The final walk-through before closing: A checklist

  There are several items you should confirm during the final walk-through of a home.

  2 min read May 17, 2022
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  Real estate agents reinvent ‘love letters’ as competition heats up

  Real estate agents are experimenting with a new approach to love letters.

  3 min read May 16, 2022
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  How to find open houses near you

  Open houses let you see a home for sale in person. Here are the best ways to find them.

  4 min read May 09, 2022
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  Are condos a good investment?

  They can be! But before you begin your search, be sure to have clear goals and crunch the numbers.

  5 min read May 09, 2022
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  Where in the U.S. do homes sell the fastest? Top cities with fewest days on market

  As properties fly off the market at lightning speed, buyers must be ready to compete.

  3 min read Apr 29, 2022