The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepHow to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it.
See All Steps to Buying a Home
Buying a home is complicated. Follow this complete guide to get the right advice each step of the way.
Buy a Home: Step-by-Step
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepSmooth the road to your new home with the right support system.
Q&A on Facebook: How to Buy Your First Home
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepYour questions answered: four Q&As on Facebook with real estate experts.
Get Home Financing
Costly mistakes happen during this step. Be super-picky about who your lender is.
Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepWith this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you won’t get overwhelmed — you’ll find the right mortgage.
Before You Choose a Mortgage Lender, Read These Tips
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepSomeone out there wants to help save you time, stress, and money. Here’s how you find them.
Q&A on Facebook: How to Work with Agents and Lenders
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepYour questions answered: four Q&As on Facebook with real estate experts.
All in First-Time Home Buyer
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Acts of Kindness Help Keep People in Their Homes
REALTORS®’ ties to their community go deeper than sales; they help their neighbors maintain their homes and dignity.
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How I Turned “What I Could Afford” Into My Dream Home
When you can’t afford what you want, you’ve got to be creative.
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How a Couple’s Dreams Changed Once They Began Looking for a House
“What to look for in a house” shouldn’t be carved in stone. Sometimes changing your mind is a good thing.
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The Tip I Learned While House Hunting That Changed Everything
Nope, we weren’t ready to buy a fixer upper. Here’s how we figured that out.
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Your Questions Answered: Our Best Tips for Working With Agents and Lenders
Save the headache and find your perfect home buying collaborator.
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Your Questions Answered: Our Best Tips For a Successful Home Offer
Strategies to help you win the house.
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Your Questions Answered: Best Home Buying Tips for First-Timers
No, you probably don’t need to put 20% down.
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Your Questions Answered: How Do Online Tools Fit into Your Home Search?
What you see isn’t always what you get.
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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?
There are a lot of steps to buying a house, and that takes time: It takes 50 days on average to just close on a home.
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First-Time Home-Buyer Programs You Should Know About
They can slash your down payment, offer lower interest rates or help with low credit scores.
