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According to one survey, buying a first home is more stressful than certain life events — and brings some unexpected changes.

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Knowing where you stand financially and doing your homework in advance can help make home-buying less difficult. Trying to maneuver forces like surging home prices and unpredictable mortgage rates ...

Tips to keep in mind as a first-time home buyer Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming. There’s a laundry list of things involved, from assessing finances and securing a mortgage to ...

In the latest episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with property expert Kev Tran to unpack common myths and strategies shaping the journey of first-time buyers.

Meanwhile, people who already own homes are accruing huge amounts of equity, thanks to soaring values and low prepandemic mortgage rates. That allows them to make larger down payments and all-cash ...