r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer is a subreddit with 969k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses home, struggling, buying, frustrating, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review washer and dryer, mortgage lender, 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
Advice Requests
: "How do first-time homeowners actually vet exterior contractors? Feeling completely lost."
11 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Rant: Older people shaming you for the price you paid for your house"
6 posts
Popular Topics in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
#1
Home
49 posts
#2
Struggling
30 posts
#3
Buying
22 posts
#4
Frustrating
19 posts
#5
Tired
17 posts
#6
Struggle
17 posts
#7
Interest Rate
: "We did it! Portland, OR, $630k, 6.75%"
13 posts
#8
Looking For A House
12 posts
#9
Worst
12 posts
#10
Home Price
: "We did it! Portland, OR, $630k, 6.75%"
11 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
: "Why do you think this has sold 6 times in last 26yrs?"
58 posts
#2
GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
: "We did it! Portland, OR, $630k, 6.75%"
39 posts
#3
Rant
: "Rant: Older people shaming you for the price you paid for your house"
15 posts
#4
Inspection
: "I was going to make an offer on a property and then I saw this…"
11 posts
#5
Finances
: "First time homeowners, are you making extra principal payments?"
9 posts
#6
GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡
: "We finally did it! North Texas, 805k 6.25%"
5 posts
#7
Offer
: "Hi everyone first time posting here how does this look"
4 posts
#8
Appraisal
: "How long to get appraisal report and then a closing day?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Yearly
+259k members(36.6%)
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Last updated: August 10, 2026