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

How to save for a down payment

Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.

7 min read Mar 03, 2025
7 tips to save for a home on a tight budget

Living paycheck to paycheck makes it that much harder to save for a home. Here are tips to help overcome a tight budget.

6 min read Mar 03, 2025
Maryland first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

10 min read Feb 28, 2025
What is a first mortgage?

It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.

4 min read Feb 28, 2025
Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works

Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?

7 min read Feb 28, 2025
Colorado first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

6 min read Feb 27, 2025
Oklahoma first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

7 min read Feb 27, 2025
Michigan first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

6 min read Feb 27, 2025
Guide to no-down-payment mortgages: Am I eligible?

Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.

5 min read Feb 26, 2025
Texas first-time homebuyer assistance programs

These programs may be the key to your new home in Texas.

8 min read Feb 26, 2025

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