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10 Tips For First-Time Home Buyers

Buying a home for the first time is exciting and a commitment to the future. It’s often challenging, too, and the process requires a lot of steps, many of which can be tricky to navigate as a first-time home buyer.

What are some things you should keep in mind as a first-time home buyer?

First-Time Home Buyer Tips

Here are 10 tips to keep in mind as you begin your journey toward homeownership.

1. Have Your Finances in Order

It’s wise to begin saving as early as possible once you’ve made the decision to purchase a house. You’ll need to consider the down payment, closing costs (which often range from 2% to 5% of the down payment), as well as move-in expenses.

You also need to understand the other costs of homeownership, such as mortgage insurance. property taxes, utilities, homeowner’s insurance, and more.

2. How Much Can You Afford?

Knowing how much you can realistically afford in a home is another important financial consideration. Look for the home of your dreams that fits your budget.

One way to avoid future financial stress is to set a price range for your home that fits your budget, and then staying within that range. Going through the preapproval process will help you understand what price range is realistic for your budget.

3. Make Sure Your Credit is Good

Another thing to keep in mind as a first-time home buyer is your credit score because it determines whether you qualify for a mortgage and affects the interest rate that lenders offer. 

You can check your credit score from the three credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.

This is another good reason for getting preapproved before you start your search. Learn more about the preapproval process and your credit score.

4. Choose The Right Real Estate Agent

A good real estate agent guides you through the process every step of the way. He or she will help you find a home that fits your needs, help you through the financial processes, and help ease any first-time buyer anxiety you may have.

Interview several agents and request references.

5. Research Mortgage Options

A variety of mortgages are available, including conventional mortgages – which are guaranteed by the government – FHA loans, USDA loans, and VA loans (for veterans).

You’ll also have options regarding the mortgage term. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is popular among many homebuyers and has an interest rate that doesn’t change over the course of the loan. A 15-year loan usually has a lower interest rate but monthly payments are larger.

6. Talk to Multiple Lenders

It’s worth your time to talk to several lenders and banks before you accept a mortgage offer. The more you shop around, the better deal you’re liable to get – and it may save you thousands of dollars.

7. Get Preapproved First

Getting a mortgage preapproval (in the form of a letter) before you begin hunting for homes is something else to put on your checklist. A lender’s preapproval letter states exactly how much loan money you can get.

Learn more about the preapproval process and how preapproval provides you with a significant competitive advantage in our article How Preapproval Gives You Home Buying Power.

8. Pick the Right House and Neighborhood

Make sure to weigh the pros and cons of the different types of homes based on your budget, lifestyle, etc. Would a condominium or townhome fit your needs better than a house? What type of neighborhood appeals to you?

9. List Your Needs and Must-Haves

The home you purchase should have as many of the features you prefer as possible. List your needs in order of priority; some things may be non-negotiable to you personally.

10. Hire an Inspector

Hiring an inspector is another crucial step in the home buying process. An inspector will tell you about existing or potential problems with the home, and also what’s in good order. You can learn more about home inspections and how to find a home inspector through the American Society of Home Inspectors website.

Buying a home for the first time is a challenge, but it’s one you can handle with the right planning and preparation.


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We're happy to announce that the beta version of Optima Express…
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Announcing CloudIDX™ – Direct Access to MLS® System Data

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Are you thinking outside the box for your next real estate site…
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More Sold Listings

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We're including sold listings in more and more regions - and…
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Free iHomefinder Mobile IDX

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Optima Mobile is a mobile MLS/IDX website that lets prospects…
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New! Down Payment Assistance

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We're pleased to announce an option for Down Payment Assistance…
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New! Site Activity Reports

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You may have noticed your iHomefinder account is now sending…
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New! Mobile Control Panel

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Since you're on the move, we wanted to make it easier for you…
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New Account Control Panel

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We're very excited to announce the release of our newly redesigned…
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Display IDX Listings Under Your Own Domain Name

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Our Optima IDX accounts provide the most comprehensive set of…
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Broker Plans Now Available in iHomefinder Optima OmniPress Websites

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We have had an incredible response to our Optima OmniPress websites…
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Map Search Widget Location & Zoom Level

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Get more out of Map Search! Optima IDX & Optima Express clients…
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Introducing Optima OmniPress: Complete WordPress IDX Websites

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We at iHomefinder are so happy to introduce our latest product,…
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Optima OmniPress: WordPress Websites with IDX

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Say hello to Optima OmniPress from iHomefinder and say goodbye…
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Optima Express SEO Tools

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Optima Express, the WordPress IDX plugin from iHomefinder, now…
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Optima Express Features – Email Branding & Navigation Menu

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Two new features added to the latest version of iHomefinder's…
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Agent Bio & Social Media Widgets for Optima Express

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Whether your WordPress theme is real estate-specific or not,…
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New Widgets & Features in Optima Express

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The latest version of iHomefinder's Optima Express is out today,…
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Introducing Optima Mobile – Mobile Websites with IDX

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iHomefinder is happy to announce our latest product offering…
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Customizable User Registration

If you are looking for ways to convert more of your site visitors…
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Optima Social Price drop! Facebook IDX for $9.95/month

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We're excited to announce that iHomefinder's IDX for Facebook…
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iHomefinder Optima Express Brokerage: WordPress IDX for Brokers

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It's a great day for brokers! Optima Express Brokerage, iHomefinder's…
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New Today: The Property Gallery Slider

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Great news for Optima and Optima Express clients - the Property…
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Customize Your Property Search & Listings on Facebook

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We at iHomefinder know that agents and brokers need to be where…
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New Optima Express Pages – More WordPress Leads & Listings

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Now get even more leads and display more listings with Optima…
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iHomefinder Helps Agents Get Leads from Facebook

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Real estate agents are told to use social media to reach out…
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iHomefinder Launches Optima Social – IDX for Facebook!

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We're happy to announce the launch of our newest product - Optima…
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Property Search & Featured Listings for Facebook Timelines!

Optima IDX, Optima Express, and iSite clients, enhance your Facebook…
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Searching For Open Homes Is Easier with Optima IDX

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New this week! Prospects heading out to tour open homes this…
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A New Look for Optima Express Search

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The latest version of the Optima Express IDX plugin for WordPress…
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Optima IDX: Easier Search with Free Text & Auto-suggest

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Earlier this week we launched some great improvements to our…
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New iHomefinder Website

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We're delighted to announce the launch of our new company…
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iHomefinder Facebook App Default

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Our Facebook App is included in our Optima IDX and iSite accounts.…
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iHomefinder Facebook App is here!

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We're very excited to announce our new Facebook App which lets…
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Optima Express – More Options More Power

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There's no slowing down the enhancements we keep adding to Optima…
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MLSListings IDX for WordPress webinar replay

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MLSListings members, if you missed the December 2011 MLSListings…
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Leaf Realtors showcases Optima Express WordPress plugin

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Nick Lovegrove, owner of limeyboy.com, recently implemented our…
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What’s New From iHomefinder This December!

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Happy December!  We're excited to announce new enhancements…
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Add Listings to Pages and Posts in Optima Express

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Now available in Optima Express Pro, add listings to any WordPress…
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Optima Express Pro – Best In Class

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Did you know Optima Express Pro is the only IDX plugin for WordPress…
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Optima Express Feature Updates

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iHomefinder's Optima Express WordPress plugin was updated today…
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New Templates Styles for Agent, Power, and Broker IDX Accounts

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We added a new "white text" template option for web developers…
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Optima Express IDX for WordPress: Great Design, SEO, and Lead Capture!

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We're thrilled to present Optima Express, our new WordPress IDX…
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The WAV Group Report: Building Member Value with IDX and Websites

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Today, The WAV Group published an article about technology companies,…
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Bay East Association of REALTORS launches iSiteBuilder

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We're excited to announce that Bay East Association of REALTORS…
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Widget Spotlight: Yelp

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Yes, we're still wild about widgets for Real Estate Agents. We…
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Widget Spotlight: Twitter

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We're back with another widget for you.  This time it's Twitter! If…
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Widget Spotlight: Creating a Facebook Badge

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Our last post on widgets showed you how to create an Altos Research…
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Wild About Widgets for Real Estate Agents

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We’ve been thinking quite a bit about widgets recently.  With…
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RE Technology Reviews iSearch Optima IDX

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If you haven't seen RE Technology's product review of iSearch…
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Agents Start Your Blogs: Connect and Expand Your Reach

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Often real estate agents and brokers ask us or our reseller…
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QR Codes Popping Up All Over

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If you hadn't seen our post on how to use QR Codes, click here Today,…
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New! Widgets, Optima & More Mobile

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iSearch Optima 950 has arrived just in time for summer. We here…
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Drive More Traffic with QR Codes from iHomefinder

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Using QR codes is a quick and inexpensive way to drive more Mobile…
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MetroList Launches Website for Brokers: MetroListPRO Office Edition

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Earlier this week, MetroList announced its MetroListPRO Office…
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Refresh Your IDX with iSearch Optima from iHomefinder

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Already have iHomefinder IDX on your website or your client's…
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Optima IDX Gets Realtors Discovered Online

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Optima IDX, a new search engine-optimized version of our marketing-leading…
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MLSListings Offers IDX Websites

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We're looking forward to working closely with MLSListings to…
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Highlight Listings with Hot Sheet Slide Shows

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As a Realtor, it's important to position yourself as an expert…
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Video Embedding with WordPress

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WordPress will display a video using the embed code you copy…
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101 Things For Real Estate Agents To Blog About

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The Power and Brokerage versions of our Optima IDX and iSite…
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WordPress Blogs from iHomefinder

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We're happy to announce the launch of our latest feature: WordPress…
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Welcome to the iHomefinder blog!

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As we prepared for an upcoming feature launch, we found ourselves talking…
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