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
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20% of aspiring homeowners think they’ll never save enough to buy. Can rent-to-own help?
Learn the pros and cons of a rent-to-own agreement.
10 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
6 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
What are reserves for a mortgage and how much do you need?
They’re a financial cushion to meet your monthly payments. But what makes them mandatory?
6 min read Apr 25, 2024 -
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.
8 min read Mar 15, 2024 -
Delaware first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Delaware, help is available.
6 min read Mar 04, 2024 -
First-time homebuyer statistics 2024
Find out how first-time homebuyers stack up in terms of age, race and ethnicity and more.
2 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
Are condos a good investment?
They can be! But before you begin your search, be sure to have clear goals and crunch the numbers.
5 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
Connecticut first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Connecticut, help is available.
7 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
West Virginia first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in West Virginia, help is available.
4 min read Feb 23, 2024 -
Washington, D.C. first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Washington, D.C., help is available.
5 min read Feb 23, 2024
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