r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer is a subreddit with 910k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses home, keys, struggling, mortgage, and buying, and they frequently recommend/review washer and dryer, home warranty, and home security system.
Buying your first home can be exciting, confusing, and everything in between - and you don’t have to go through it alone.
This community aims to provide a place where members can ask questions, share stories, and celebrate wins!
We welcome everyone from window shoppers and house hunters to experienced buyers, hobbyists, and pros.
Please review the rules and use user flair and post flair to keep conversations helpful and on track.
Popular Themes in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
#1
Pain & Anger
: "the sellers were still home during our showing and it was the most uncomfortable 45 minutes of my life"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Bought our first home 4 months ago and uncovered serious water damage/rot behind prior exterior repairs — looking for advice"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
#1
Home
: "I did it! I got my dream Home (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia) (980k)(6.04%)"
82 posts
#2
Keys
: "Got the Keys! Rockford, IL 265k 6%"
34 posts
#3
Struggling
32 posts
#4
Mortgage
: "Going from $1800 rent to $6k Mortgage"
28 posts
#5
Buying
: "Finally did it! Lisbon 428k 2.6%"
28 posts
#6
Inspection
: "Finally did it! Lisbon 428k 2.6%"
24 posts
#7
Closing
: "My mortgage broker sent me this Closing estimate and I am concerned"
24 posts
#8
Frustrating
23 posts
#9
Looking For A House
22 posts
#10
We Did It
: "We Did It! Sacramento, CA 905k 6.25%"
19 posts
Products Discussed in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Washer And Dryer
52 reviews
#1
LG
4.6★ from 21 reviews
#2
Speed Queen
5.0★ from 7 reviews
#3
Samsung
3.8★ from 5 reviews
Home Warranty
32 reviews
#1
Home Warranty
2.1★ from 12 reviews
#2
American Home Shield
2.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
First American
3.7★ from 3 reviews
Home Security System
19 reviews
#1
Ring
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Eufy
2.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
Wyze
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
#1
GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
: "Got the Keys! Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 450k, 3,45%"
134 posts
#2
GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡
: "I did it! Belgrade, Serbia. 280k€ @ 4,2%"
28 posts
#3
Rant
: "the sellers were still home during our showing and it was the most uncomfortable 45 minutes of my life"
13 posts
#4
Need Advice
: "Long Driveway. Dealbreaker?"
10 posts
#5
Finances
: "No Spouse, No House: Marriage Decline and Homeownership Among Young Adults"
7 posts
#6
Inspection
: "Indoor waterfall discovered during inspection"
3 posts
#7
Offer
: "Power lines?"
3 posts
#8
Appraisal
: "Been in about 18 months as of now, Yorkshire United Kingdom"
1 post
#9
Underwriting
: "How did I do? $200k House. $100 down. 5.99% interest"
1 post
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Yearly
+287k members(46.0%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026