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7 Costly Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make (And How to Avoid Every One)

John Collins

Published on: 14/04/2026

Thinking about buying your first home? Learn the 7 most common — and costly — mistakes first-time homebuyers make, including why skipping down payment assistance programs could cost you thousands of dollars you didn't have to spend.

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7 First-Time Homebuyer Tips Nobody Tells You

John Collins

Published on: 09/04/2026

You think you can't buy a home because you don't have a down payment saved. Here are 7 first-time homebuyer tips that prove you're closer than you think — and a free app that finds the programs for you.

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