First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  North Carolina first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

  6 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  Condo, townhouse, house, apartment: Which is right for you?

  There’s more to consider than price when choosing a place to call home.

  5 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  First-time homebuyer qualifications

  You can be a “first-time homebuyer” — and get financial aid — even if you’ve owned a place before.

  4 min read Feb 17, 2025
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  Nevada first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

  7 min read Feb 17, 2025
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  Oregon first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

  6 min read Feb 14, 2025
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  3 percent down mortgages: A guide to your options

  You don’t have to come up with 20% in cash. But paying less now can cost you later.

  7 min read Feb 14, 2025
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  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 13, 2025
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  Mortgagor vs. mortgagee: What’s the difference?

  They sound almost the same, but actually refer to parties on the opposite ends of a home loan.

  2 min read Feb 13, 2025
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  Understanding the mortgage underwriting process

  What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.

  7 min read Feb 12, 2025
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  What is the average down payment for first-time homebuyers?

  The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment requirement.

  7 min read Feb 12, 2025