r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer is a subreddit with 1.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are money talk and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses keys, mortgage, inspection, down payment, and closing, 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
Money Talk
: "i did it! 🫶🏼 SoCal, 340 K, 6.7%"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Nervous about Buying our home.."
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Nobody told me about lien waivers until a subcontractor called about money I had already paid"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
#1
Keys
: "We got the Keys! Houston. $370k. 3.5%"
5 posts
#2
Mortgage
: "We did it!! Colorado Springs 337K @4.49 VA"
5 posts
#3
Inspection
5 posts
#4
Down Payment
3 posts
#5
Closing
3 posts
#6
Structural
3 posts
#7
Lease
: "At what point in the process did you break your Lease"
2 posts
#8
Fha
2 posts
#9
Contract
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
GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
: "Starting my new chapter in Maine! 382,500 cash"
120 posts
#2
Need Advice
: "Realtor lied and didn’t submit my offer"
43 posts
#3
GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡
: "We Did It! 🏡🎉 Oklahoma , $495k, Paid in Full!"
20 posts
#4
Inspection
: "Just a PSA.. REALTORS are NOT your friends."
7 posts
#5
Finances
: "Is everyone buying more than they can afford?"
6 posts
#6
Offer
: "It's a BUYER'S MARKET"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Yearly
+280k members(38.6%)
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Last updated: August 31, 2026