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

Mortgage escrow account pros and cons

Unless your lender insists, you may not want to use one. Here’s why.

6 min read Dec 22, 2022
Average credit score to buy a house

Some types of mortgages have specific minimum credit score requirements.

5 min read Dec 13, 2022
Buying a house with no money down

It’s not easy. And even if you can, it may not be a good idea.

7 min read Dec 06, 2022
Understanding escrow: How it works in homebuying

It’s not complicated, but it involves several steps. Here’s how to navigate them.

6 min read Oct 07, 2022
What is mortgage escrow?

It’s an often-inescapable fact of homebuying and homeowning life.

5 min read Sep 26, 2022
Top real estate apps

Here are options for finding the perfect property.

7 min read Sep 16, 2022
Choosing a real estate agent

When making the biggest purchase or sale of your life, you want to work with someone you can trust.

4 min read Sep 16, 2022
How much will a house cost by 2030? Predictions and tips to start saving

The housing market has been superheated. What lies ahead? Here’s what experts think.

8 min read Sep 05, 2022
Mortgage lenders serving Black borrowers

These Black-led and Black-owned mortgage lenders facilitate access to the wealth-building power of homeownership.

3 min read Aug 24, 2022
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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