Built for first-time homebuyers
Your first home starts with a path.
Personalized guidance, honest estimates, and programs that may help — built specifically for first-time buyers navigating homeownership for the first time.
Start My PathFree · Takes about 3 minutes
The path
Six steps from dreaming to owning
Dream
Set your goal
Prepare
Get organized
Finance
Know your numbers
Find
Search homes
Buy
Make it official
Own
Build equity
Dream
Set your goal
Prepare
Get organized
Finance
Know your numbers
Find
Search homes
Buy
Make it official
Own
Build equity
01
What can I afford?
Get an estimated monthly payment and price range based on your income, debts, and down payment — a starting point, not a final number.
Try the affordability calculator→02
How much do I need?
See a rough estimate of the cash you may need for a down payment and closing costs, and how different scenarios change that number.
Explore all calculators→03
Are there programs for me?
Browse first-time buyer and down payment assistance programs that may help — each one sourced and dated so you know it's current.
Browse assistance programs→