r/FirstTimeHomeBuyers is a subreddit with 27k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses home, real estate, first time homeowner, closing, and chrome extension.
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Popular Themes in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyers
#1
Advice Requests
: "Does anyone regret buying a house?"
23 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Regretting home ownership"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "No down payment $… tired of renting. What do?"
3 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Opportunities of a Lifetime"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyers
#1
Home
: "For those who made concessions on your dream in order to afford a Home... how are you feeling?"
6 posts
#2
Real Estate
: "2020 Buyers looking at again"
4 posts
#3
First Time Homeowner
: "First-time homebuyer under contract on older condo — realtor says inspection issues are minor. Would you proceed?"
4 posts
#4
Closing
: "so close to Closing andI am losing my mind"
3 posts
#5
Chrome Extension
: "Built a small Chrome Extension that tells you when a Zillow/Redfin listing drops in price"
3 posts
#6
Price Drop
: "Built a small Chrome extension that tells you when a Zillow/Redfin listing drops in price"
3 posts
#7
Advice
: "Appraisal came in low (buyer) - looking for Advice"
3 posts
#8
Market
1 post
#9
Selling
1 post
#10
Annoying Part
1 post
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyers
Yearly
+13k members(92.6%)
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Last updated: September 14, 2026