first time homebuyer

5 Books Every First-Time Homeowner Should Read

5 Books Every First-Time Homeowner Should Read

By John Chiappetta / November 8, 2023
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Purchasing your first home is a monumental step in life – one that brings excitement, anticipation, and a bit of trepidation. In today’s real estate market, where interest rates are on the rise and home prices have reached record highs,…

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Setting Expectations with Your Home Buyers

Setting Expectations with First-Time Homebuyers

By Aly Yale / December 7, 2022
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Most home buyers—particularly first-time homebuyers, come in pretty optimistic. They’re excited about finding their dream home and ready to hit the ground running. Though that optimism is certainly enviable, it’s important for real estate agents to temper that excitement with…

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9 Tips for Single Parents Who Want to Buy a Home

By Aly Yale / August 12, 2020
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As a single mom or dad, it’s easy to think homeownership is out of reach. To buy a house, you’d need to scrimp and save for that down payment (plus closing costs) — but most of the time, you’re just…

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Buying Your First Home? These Are the 5 Best Mortgages for You

By Jon Clark / March 8, 2020
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First-time homebuyers have long made up a significant portion of the overall number of homebuyers in the country. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, those first-timers accounted for 33% of all homebuyers at the end of 2019. With a…

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A 9-month Plan to Buy a House This Year

By Aly Yale / February 6, 2020
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Does buying a house seem like a far-off pipe dream?  It can actually be a lot easier than you think — as long as you’ve got a plan in place.  If you’re hoping to get out of the rent race…

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New Construction and the Return of the Starter Home

By Aly Yale / February 5, 2020
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It’s certainly no secret that housing inventory has been tight in recent years. The problem has been especially apparent at the lower end of the market which, according to Realtor.com, has seen an 18% drop in home listings over the…

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2019 Home Tax Deductions and What New Homeowners Need to Know

By Aly Yale / January 23, 2020
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans who dreads tax season, you may just be in luck — at least if you bought or sold a home this year. Homeowners can usually qualify for a number of valuable write-offs…

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Freddie and Fannie Who?! 13 Mortgage Terms You’ve Heard and May Not Understand

By Aly Yale / January 8, 2020
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The mortgage process can be pretty overwhelming — especially if it’s your first time around the block. In fact, according to a recent study from credit bureau TransUnion, a whopping 34% of first-time homebuyers aren’t familiar with a single mortgage…

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Toolbox Must-Haves for New Homeowners

By Embrace Home Loans Staff / November 4, 2019
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The prospect of being a new homeowner — particularly a first-time homeowner — is exhilarating. Finally free of your landlord, you have the chance to personalize your new abode. Of course, without a landlord, you also have the added responsibility…

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Moving from Renter to Homeowner? 3 Ways to Make the Transition Easier

By Aly Yale / September 11, 2019
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So you’re finally making the leap. You’re getting out of the rent race, buying a house, and moving onward and upward. Congrats! Buying a home is a really big deal. It usually means more space, more freedom with your design…

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