First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Real estate broker vs. agent: What’s the difference?

  Buying or selling a home? Understand the roles of the real estate pros who can help.

  3 min read Feb 08, 2021
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  How does rent-to-own work?

  Learn the pros and cons of a rent-to-own agreement.

  8 min read Feb 08, 2021
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  How ‘house hackers’ combine homeownership, real estate investing

  Homebuyers with an entrepreneurial streak can use an FHA loan to buy a duplex or triplex with a down payment of just 3.5%.

  5 min read Jan 13, 2021
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  2021 Pennsylvania first-time homebuyer assistance programs

  If you’re having trouble buying a home in the Keystone State, help is available.

  4 min read Dec 22, 2020
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  10 ways to get out of the rent cycle and into homeownership

  Tips and tricks on how to ditch your landlord forever.

  7 min read Oct 07, 2019
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  Who qualifies as a first-time homebuyer may surprise and empower you

  The term “first-time homebuyer” can be misleading.

  2 min read Apr 29, 2019
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  First-time buyer mistakes to avoid

  There’s more to homeownership than paying the mortgage. Watch out for these missteps.

  3 min read Nov 29, 2017
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  What is a Lifetime ISA and should you open one?

  The Lifetime ISA was introduced in April 2017 as a new type of tax-free savings and investment account to help you buy your first home and save for retirement. What is a Lifetime ISA? The Lifetime ISA [...]

  5 min read Sep 11, 2018
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  How to build up your savings

  Here’s how to boost your savings and transform your financial life.

  5 min read Jun 11, 2018
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  A financial guide to sharing a home with someone else

  Thinking of moving in together? Read our guide first to the financial and practical preparations you should make. There are many reasons to move in with friends, family or a partner. Renting or buying [...]

  4 min read Apr 20, 2018