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

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
How to find open houses near you

Open houses let you see a home for sale in person. Here are the best ways to find them.

4 min read May 09, 2022
Where in the U.S. do homes sell the fastest? Top cities with fewest days on market

As properties fly off the market at lightning speed, buyers must be ready to compete.

3 min read Apr 29, 2022
New condo mortgage rules create barriers for borrowers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rolled out new rules covering condo loans aimed at those with structural issues.

4 min read Mar 07, 2022
What are appraisal contingencies?

These key details in a home purchase contract protect buyers and sellers.

4 min read Feb 24, 2022
Home prices are rising faster than your down payment fund: What to do

High housing prices are putting many properties out of reach for buyers. Here’s some ways around that.

5 min read Sep 14, 2021
How homebuyers can compete in a strong seller’s market

With housing inventory still lagging, sellers continue to have the upper hand.

4 min read Jul 22, 2021
Don’t Have Money For A Down Payment? This New Mortgage Aims To Fix That

When it comes to mortgages, there might soon be a new kid on the block. Federal Reserve economists are flirting with an idea of a no-down-payment mortgage, according to Bankrate. This new kind of mortgage [...]

2 min read Oct 19, 2017

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