First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Slow condo price growth may be opportunity for first-time homebuyers

  Are soft condo prices a sign of cracks in the red-hot housing market?

  4 min read Apr 12, 2021
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  Big bank or local lender? Deciding where to get your mortgage

  Although lenders can provide the same end product, not all are created equally.

  3 min read Apr 07, 2021
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  Shopping multiple mortgage lenders saves: Here’s how much

  We can prove how important it is to obtain rate offers from multiple mortgage lenders.

  4 min read Apr 02, 2021
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  Weekly mortgage Q&A: Advice for first-time homebuyers in a tough market

  Darrin Q. English from Quontic Bank in New York offers advice for first-time homebuyers.

  2 min read Mar 29, 2021
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  What is PITI on a mortgage?

  Lenders look at PITI to help determine whether you’ll be able to repay your loan.

  3 min read Mar 24, 2021
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  COVID spurs early start to spring homebuying season: ‘A mad dash’

  Inventory is low, and so are mortgage rates. That’s fueling a homebuying frenzy.

  3 min read Mar 11, 2021
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  6 of the best real estate apps

  Here are options for finding the perfect property.

  2 min read Feb 23, 2021
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  Get help with homebuying with a Community Seconds or Affordable Seconds mortgage

  These programs can help you buy a home if you don’t have a lot of money saved.

  3 min read Feb 09, 2021
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  First-time homebuyer? Here are 6 questions to ask yourself

  Grooming your credit score and researching the housing market are on your to-do list.

  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