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A first-time home buyer is a home buyer who hasn’t owned the home they’ve lived in within the most recent three years.  First-time...

This article covers everything you need to know about down payment assistance programs and how to find one to buy your first...

We've worked with thousands of first-time home buyers. This post looks at the first-time home buyer questions we hear from a lot of...

90% of first-time home buyers use a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to finance their home. The other ten percent use adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM)....

The FHA loan is the oldest and most well-known low down payment mortgage for first-time home buyers. It’s the catch-all option for buyers who...

In July 2022, the credit bureaus made a decision to remove medical debt from changing credit scores. In a joint statement, credit scoring competitors...

Would you like to move somewhere affordable? For many first-time home buyers, choosing a place to live comes with questions: How close is the home to...

Whether you’re moving out of state for a new job, to be near family or just a change of pace, buying a new home is a straightforward process. With...