Top five mistakes first-time home buyers make 57 Articles

by Elizabeth Wordsmith

In light of the current housing crisis and record numbers of home foreclosures, Americans have gotten a very rude wake-up call about the serious nature of purchasing a home. The consequences of making poor decisions can b...read more

by Kristi Walker

With a South Carolina Broker's license and almost 15 years of real estate experience, I have seen first time home buyers make huge mistakes. Some were subtle and some, not as subtle. Most first time home buyer's are so exc...read more

by Brent Mckibben

So, you are on the cusp of making one of the most important decisions of your life. You've decided to get a house and commit to a mortgage for up to 30 years, or as little as two years before you resale. Listen up, and l...read more

by Carolyn Gibson Cpm

Buying your first home is stimulating, and full of hope. It is also the most expensive purchase you will make besides your first car. A considerable amount of thought should be put into your first home purchase before you ...read more

by Regina W

First time home buyers often make mistakes that prove to be costly. As a Real Estate Agent I spent a lot of time with first time home buyers, and here are the top five mistakes that I noticed. Mistake # 1 Not hiring ...read more

by Victoria Rose Perkins

First and foremost, do your "homework"! If you are in a financial position to shop for a new home, get educated. From personal experience, I can tell you how to avoid some serious blunders. Though some appear humorous, t...read more

by Robin

Top five mistakes first time home buyers make Finding and financing your dream home is a long and arduous process and is one of the biggest commitments you'll ever make in your life. Buying the right property and obtain...read more

by Lennon Williams

Buying your first home is one of the most important decision an individual or couple can make. There are various things one must do to avoid making some of the common mistakes many individuals do. A home buyer needs to loo...read more

by Hal Lillywhite

Buying a home, especially your first home, is an exciting and joyful experience. It can also be stressful and financially risky. However by avoiding common mistakes you can get a home that will be a benefit to you and y...read more

by Tracy Chatters

Buying your first home is an exciting adventure. For many, it's the first major decision they will make in their adult lives. With a few simple tips, first time homebuyers can avoid major pitfalls and feel confident in the...read more

by Daniel Xiao Wang

You have decided that the time has come to purchase your first home. Congratulations, you are taking a major step on your way to living out the American dream. The euphoria that overtakes you when you enter that perfect ...read more

by Lisa Puccinelli

You have finally decided to take the plunge and swim in the thrilling, but sometimes dangerous waters of home ownership. To be sure you stay afloat long after the closing, avoid these five mistakes that most first-time hom...read more

by Molly Carter

A first home can mean independence, growing up, and finally having a place of your own. A lot of first time buyers however rush into purchasing their home with little research unequipped to make the right decisions. Here...read more

by Gregory Phillips

When buying a home for the first time, it is important to consider every aspect involved, in order to avoid making mistakes that could, in large part, wind up putting you (the buyer) in debt. There are typically five mista...read more

by Luke Rasmussen

Unfortunately, we are seeing a ton of home buyer mistakes these days. The housing market is taking jabs everywhere. Inflation, foreclosure, etc. There are some mistakes that seem to be recurring in the maket and the follow...read more

by Meggie Hardy

There are few events in life as exciting as buying your first home. After all, home ownership means you have arrived; you're successful; you're living the American dream. But caution is advised to keep that dream from bec...read more

by MAD

Excitement and pride in having one's own house builds up especially for first time home buyers. There are mistakes stumbled upon in house buying. Here are worth mentioning errors that we should take note of and could all...read more

by PSolis

Boy did I make a few mistakes when I bought my first home in 1985! Since then I have bought & sold several homes. Also as a Residential Designer, I see first-time home buyers making the same mistakes I've made. Mistake ...read more

by UzelacS

Buying a home is an exiting experience and big step in your life. If you've been saving for several years and you think that now you're ready to take that step towards your homeownership good lack to you. While this is...read more

by Jennipher Nicole

When I think of big mistakes of made, I start to realize that the biggest mistakes are usually common sense or little things that went wrong. Of course these are the things that make us feel stupid because later they bite...read more