Buying Your First Home

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• Home buyer tax credit can be used as down payment Home buyers can use $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit for down payment, closing costs.
• New tax credit for home buyers Economic stimulus gives first-time home buyers $8,000 bonus.
• 10 reasons to buy a home Here are 10 compelling reasons why anybody who can afford it should consider buying a home.
• First-time homebuyer programs There are many programs available to make it easier for you to become a homeowner.
• Buying a home with a shared-equity mortgage Shared-equity financing can make buying a home more affordable.
• Are you ready for home ownership? Take our quiz to help you decide if you're ready to jump into the housing market.
• How to win at home ownership Smart homeowners plan ahead and play it safe to help ensure their investment will pay off.
• Top 10 house-buying mistakes Learn from the mistakes of others, before you go house-hunting
• A first-time home buyer can get a deal buying in winter Buying a home when others typically don't can mean a bargain for the first-time home buyer.
• The hidden costs of homeownership It's important to understand all of the hidden costs involved with owning a home so that you are financially prepared.
• First-time home buyer: Buying a house in a down market A down market can be an opportunity for a first-time home buyer to get a great deal on a house.
• The first step in the home buying process Contacting a real estate agent or a lender should be your first step when buying a home
• Steps to buying your first home If your goal is to buy your first home in the year ahead, start saving and planning now.

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