r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer is a subreddit with 903k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses home, struggling, buying, keys, and frustrating, 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
Advice Requests
: "Seller agent upfront that he will not submit my offer"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
#1
Home
: "Finally did it! Lisbon 428k 2.6%"
52 posts
#2
Struggling
41 posts
#3
Buying
: "Finally did it! Lisbon 428k 2.6%"
35 posts
#4
Keys
: "Got the Keys! Rockford, IL 265k 6%"
35 posts
#5
Frustrating
31 posts
#6
Inspection
: "Offer Accepted, Inspection Reveals Structural Damage"
28 posts
#7
Closing
: "My mortgage broker sent me this Closing estimate and I am concerned"
28 posts
#8
Did It
: "I Did It! Cluj, Romania. 126k, 5.4%"
28 posts
#9
We Did It
: "We Did It! Sacramento, CA 905k 6.25%"
24 posts
#10
Worst
23 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! 🔑 🏡
: "We finally bought a horse. Colorado. $600k. 6%"
144 posts
#2
GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡
: "I did it! Belgrade, Serbia. 280k€ @ 4,2%"
33 posts
#3
Rant
: "I’m so sick of the touched up and “virtually staged” photos"
8 posts
#4
Need Advice
: "Long Driveway. Dealbreaker?"
5 posts
#5
Inspection
: "If you’re having buyers remorse!!"
3 posts
#6
Finances
: "No Spouse, No House: Marriage Decline and Homeownership Among Young Adults"
3 posts
#7
Offer
: "Power lines?"
3 posts
#8
Appraisal
: "Been in about 18 months as of now, Yorkshire United Kingdom"
1 post
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Yearly
+307k members(51.5%)
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Last updated: June 3, 2026