First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Squeezed first-time buyers turn to six-figure down payment assistance packages

  Some first-time homebuyers have had luck stacking down payment assistance, with very generous results.

  3 min read Mar 04, 2025
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  What is a fixed-rate mortgage and how does it work?

  It’s America’s favorite home loan by far. But is it the best choice for you?

  5 min read Mar 03, 2025
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  Washington first-time homebuyer assistance programs

  If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Washington, help is available.

  9 min read Mar 03, 2025
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  Alabama first-time homebuyer assistance programs

  If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Alabama, help is available.

  7 min read Mar 03, 2025
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  How to save for a down payment

  Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.

  7 min read Mar 03, 2025
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  7 tips to save for a home on a tight budget

  Living paycheck to paycheck makes it that much harder to save for a home. Here are tips to help overcome a tight budget.

  6 min read Mar 03, 2025
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  Maryland first-time homebuyer assistance programs

  If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Maryland, help is available.

  10 min read Feb 28, 2025
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  What is a first mortgage?

  It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.

  4 min read Feb 28, 2025
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  Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works

  Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?

  7 min read Feb 28, 2025
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  Colorado first-time homebuyer assistance programs

  If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Colorado, help is available.

  6 min read Feb 27, 2025