First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Is the housing market about to crash? Here’s what the experts say

  Yes, the housing market is frothy. But there’s wide agreement among experts about one thing.

  5 min read Nov 19, 2021
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  6 questions every unmarried couple should ask before buying a house

  Here’s what every unmarried couple needs to know about buying a home.

  7 min read Nov 11, 2021
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  5 tips to keep holiday spending from trampling your down payment fund

  Make adjustments to your seasonal spending and save more for a home with these tips.

  4 min read Nov 09, 2021
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  10 first-time homebuyer tips

  These steps will help rookies streamline the process and avoid unpleasant surprises.

  7 min read Nov 03, 2021
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  How to get a mortgage with poor or bad credit

  Have credit issues in your past? You still might qualify for a home loan.

  7 min read Oct 28, 2021
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  Your guide to FHA mortgage insurance

  Everything you always wanted to know about FHA insurance.

  6 min read Oct 25, 2021
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  How to find the best FHA mortgage lender

  If you’re having trouble qualifying for a mortgage, this government program can help.

  4 min read Oct 25, 2021
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  What is a mortgage origination fee?

  Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.

  4 min read Oct 25, 2021
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  5 key steps in the mortgage underwriting process

  Know what to expect from start to finish when lenders qualify you for a home loan.

  8 min read Oct 25, 2021
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  Mortgage and real estate news this week: Why some homeowners are avoiding refis, and mortgage rate update

  A crash course in some homebuying basics for first-timers, and another update on mortgage rates.

  1 min read Oct 23, 2021