Home buyers guide: Opening the door to ownership

Buying vs. renting

What to consider when deciding which option is right for you | Read more

Real estate terms you need to know before buying your first home | Read more

Finances

Are you financially ready to buy a home? Here’s how to tell. | Read more

Know your mortgage options when searching for a new home | Read more

Real estate agents

Picking the one who will help you land your dream home | Read more

Neighborhoods

Here’s what to consider when choosing a community | Read more

Home types

Fixer-uppers are an affordable option, if you are up for the work | Read more

Condos vs. co-ops: Choosing the one that best fits your needs | Read more

The paperwork

Ways to make your offer stand out from the rest of the pack | Read more

There is no need to be intimidated by the closing process | Read more

New home owner

Congratulations, you bought your first place. Now what? | Read more

Mistakes

Eight blunders every first-time buyer should try to avoid | Read more

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Eight mistakes to avoid when buying your first home

Buying a home is overwhelming for most first-time buyers. It’s the biggest purchase most people will make in their lives, and the process is like no other financial transaction.