First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  2022 Oregon first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

  3 min read May 23, 2022
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  Buying amid affordability squeeze? Here’s how homebuyers can cope

  If you’re stretching to buy a home, here are some tips.

  7 min read May 23, 2022
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  Fixed vs adjustable-rate mortgages: What’s the difference?

  Here’s why that lower adjustable mortgage rate can be so tempting.

  5 min read May 20, 2022
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  16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid

  Don’t make these common first-time homebuyer mistakes.

  11 min read May 19, 2022
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  How to buy a house with bad credit

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

  6 min read May 19, 2022
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  First-time homebuyer guide

  Use this first-time homebuyer guide to make informed decisions.

  12 min read May 17, 2022
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  The final walk-through before closing: A checklist

  There are several items you should confirm during the final walk-through of a home.

  2 min read May 17, 2022
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  Real estate agents reinvent ‘love letters’ as competition heats up

  Real estate agents are experimenting with a new approach to love letters.

  3 min read May 16, 2022
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  Real estate broker vs. agent vs. Realtor: What’s the difference?

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

  3 min read May 10, 2022
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  Mortgage brokers: What they are and how they can help

  Looking for a mortgage? A mortgage broker is worth considering, especially for first-time buyers.

  7 min read May 10, 2022