r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer is a subreddit with 1.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and they frequently recommend/review washer and dryer, mortgage lender, and home security system, and the most common flair used is need advice, got the keys! 🔑 🏡, finances, got the keys! - new build 🔑 🏡, and inspection.
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
Advice Requests
: "Does Any Seller or Agent Actually Negotiate in Good Faith?"
10 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I'm terrified to buy"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Foreclosure help needed ASAP"
2 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
Mortgage Lender
31 reviews
#1
Local Credit Union
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Aserta Loans
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Summit Funding
5.0★ from 2 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
Need Advice
: "Signing on a home tomorrow"
84 posts
#2
GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
: "I DID IT! 🎉 Bucharest Romania €95.000, cash"
51 posts
#3
Finances
: "Well, it happened. Monthly is going up."
14 posts
#4
GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡
: "I did it! New Construction Florida 217k 4.99%"
12 posts
#5
Inspection
: "Would you pay for a separate HVAC inspection?"
12 posts
#6
Offer
: "How accurate are home values compared to appraisal values?"
7 posts
#7
Underwriting
: "Some loan officers can be a bit rude!"
5 posts
#8
Appraisal
: "So...appraisal or no?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
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+301k members(41.1%)
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Last updated: October 6, 2026