First-Time Home Owner Resource Guide
Buying your first house is one of the most important decisions of your life, so don't leave anything to chance. Read through our collection of vital resources and advice for first-time buyers before taking the plunge into home ownership.
- Coming Up with a Down Payment for First Time HomebuyersBuying a home is a process that takes a lot of time and effort. Many people often wonder before they have even found their dream home, "how will I ever be able to make the down payment?" Here are 10 tips to help you come up with your down payment.
- How Do Mortgage Interest Rates Work?This article discusses how mortgage interest rates work, how your mortgage interest rate is determined, and the different types of mortgages available to the homebuyer.
- What First Time Home Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing a HomeBuying a home is not only a smart business decision, but home ownership is a major life hurdle to pass. Once you've made the decision to buy your first home you are ready to start the process.
- Buying Your First Home in a Recession8 tips for buying a first home during a recession.
- Tips for Buying Your First Home During a RecessionNow is a great time to buy a new home. A new tax credit is being offered through the economic stimulus plan for first-time home buyers, plus prices are dirt cheap and interest rates are low. Here are some tips for buying your first home in a recession.
- Home Buying BasicsHome buying help for finding, negotiating, financing and completing the purchase of the right home for you and your family. Get help in understanding the criteria for loan applications and streamlining your preparations.