First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  Best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024

  Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024.

  2 min read Aug 06, 2024
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  Best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024

  Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024.

  2 min read Jan 18, 2024
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  What is RESPA?

  RESPA is complicated, but three key areas matter most to homebuyers.

  5 min read Jan 02, 2024
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  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
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  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 08, 2023
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  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
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  Should you get an adjustable-rate mortgage?

  Although ARMs are buzzy again, the risk hasn’t changed.

  5 min read Nov 20, 2023
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  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
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  Millennials and mortgages: navigating the path to homeownership in a changing market

  Millennials are different from previous generations when it comes to homebuying. Here’s what that looks like.

  7 min read Dec 21, 2023
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  Reporting rent payments boosts credit for would-be homebuyers

  A free rent reporting program has helped thousands increase their credit scores.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2024