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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Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2024
Here are some of the best no-fee mortgage lenders in 2024.
4 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders in California for 2024
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in California in 2024.
2 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024.
2 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024.
2 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
What is RESPA?
RESPA is complicated, but three key areas matter most to homebuyers.
5 min read Jan 02, 2024 -
How does a condo mortgage work?
To improve your chances of getting approved for condo financing, follow these tips.
6 min read Dec 14, 2023 -
Even with pay raises, younger homebuyers struggle with affordability
Even with a pay raise, homeownership has moved further out of reach for younger generations.
4 min read Dec 11, 2023 -
How to make an offer on a house
How to make a successful offer on a house, and what to avoid.
7 min read Dec 06, 2023 -
Should you get an adjustable-rate mortgage?
Although ARMs are buzzy again, the risk hasn’t changed.
5 min read Nov 20, 2023 -
What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
6 min read Nov 13, 2023
First-Time Homebuyer Programs by State
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