• Buying, Step by Step
  • Financial Stuff
  • Shopping Smart
  • The Big Decision

First-Time Home Buyers

Shopping. Buying. Owning for the first time.

The Big Decision

Toying with the idea of buying? Here’s how to make the right move.

Financial Stuff

From home price to down payment amount, crunch the numbers like a pro.

Shopping Smart

The right home. The best neighborhood. Start the search with confidence.

Buying, Step by Step

Making a home your own: We walk you through the process.

The Big Decision

  • Rent vs. Buy: Are You Ready to Own Your First Home?
  • Investing in a House: A Smart Move?
  • Some Things About Credit Score We Bet You Didn’t Know
  • Should Bad Credit Delay Home Buying?
  • Not Quite Ready to Buy. What Next?

Financial Stuff

  • 6 Smart Ways to Raise Money for a Down Payment
  • Doing the Math: Determine Your Ideal Home Price
  • Your Debt-to-Income Ratio: What It is and Why It Matters
  • The Happy Truth About Down Payments
  • Why You’ll Dig Doing Taxes After You Buy Your First Home

Shopping Smart

  • The House is a Dime Piece. Does the Yard Match Up?
  • How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
  • Buying Your First Home: Bringing Friends and Family Along for the Ride
  • End the Arguing: How a Couple Can Compromise When Home Shopping
  • The Right Home for You Right Now

Buying, Step by Step

  • Classes, Conversations and Other Ways to Educate Yourself About Home Buying
  • Say What? Home Buying Lingo You Should Know
  • Real Talk About Mortgage Lenders and Home Loans
  • Why Shopping with Pre-Approval Is a Must
  • A Condo, House or Townhouse. Making the Right Choice
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