Before you start looking for homes, take time to evaluate your finances and improve your credit score. There’s a big difference between meeting the minimum credit score requirement and showing your ...

The first-time homebuyer tax credit no longer exists; the U.S. government offered this program for first-time homebuyers from 2008-2010. A first-time homebuyer tax credit offers a direct reduction in ...

If you’re still renting your place, the thought of buying a home can feel overwhelming. A recent TD Bank survey of first-time homebuyers found 64% of people who have never owned a home are concerned ...