First-Time Homebuyers

If you’re new to buying a home, here’s what you can expect and how to navigate the process

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

The best and worst places for first-time homebuyers 2023

Bankrate’s new study crunched the data to find the most — and least — attractive places for first-time homebuyers.

5 min read Feb 27, 2023
Buying a house with no money down

It’s not easy. And even if you can, it may not be a good idea.

7 min read Dec 06, 2022
Buying amid affordability squeeze? Here’s how homebuyers can cope

If you’re stretching to buy a home, here are some tips.

7 min read May 23, 2022
How to find open houses near you

Open houses let you see a home for sale in person. Here are the best ways to find them.

4 min read May 09, 2022
Where in the U.S. do homes sell the fastest? Top cities with fewest days on market

As properties fly off the market at lightning speed, buyers must be ready to compete.

3 min read Apr 29, 2022
Don’t Have Money For A Down Payment? This New Mortgage Aims To Fix That

When it comes to mortgages, there might soon be a new kid on the block. Federal Reserve economists are flirting with an idea of a no-down-payment mortgage, according to Bankrate. This new kind of mortgage [...]

2 min read Oct 19, 2017