First-Time Homebuyers

If you’re new to buying a home, here’s what you can expect and how to navigate the process

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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
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
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
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
How to build up your savings

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

5 min read Jun 11, 2018
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
Don’t Have Money For A Down Payment? This New Mortgage Aims To Fix That

When it comes to mortgages, there might soon be a new kid on the block. Federal Reserve economists are flirting with an idea of a no-down-payment mortgage, according to Bankrate. This new kind of mortgage [...]

2 min read Oct 19, 2017

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