r/FirstTimeHomeBuying is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses home buying, inspection, first time buyer, mould, and cracks.
This NEW COMMUNITY is for First Time Home Buyers who are wanting to talk about the process. We will talk about everything from home shopping, loan options, home repairs, negotiating the purchase of a home, credit repair, and more.
Popular Themes in r/FirstTimeHomeBuying
#1
Advice Requests
: "Any gifts from your realtor after closing?"
27 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "First time home buying nightmare! Help me figure out wtf is going on?"
9 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Should I purchase this one? Mould and cracks one room, cracks in probate property. Please see images for reference. It’s 1930 build. Office room corner has mould. And horizontal crack on the exterior of that room. Any point spending money on solicitor, etc. thank you"
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "New homeowner — looking for Amish shed/builder recommendations that deliver to Long Island!"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Looking for a few future homeowners in Surrey, BC"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/FirstTimeHomeBuying
#1
Home Buying
: "First time buyer 1 bed flat"
6 posts
#2
Inspection
: "Should I purchase this one? Mould and cracks one room, cracks in probate property. Please see images for reference. It’s 1930 build. Office room corner has mould. And horizontal crack on the exterior of that room. Any point spending money on solicitor, etc. thank you"
3 posts
#3
First Time Buyer
: "First Time Buyer 1 bed flat"
2 posts
#4
Mould
: "Should I purchase this one? Mould and cracks one room, cracks in probate property. Please see images for reference. It’s 1930 build. Office room corner has Mould. And horizontal crack on the exterior of that room. Any point spending money on solicitor, etc. thank you"
2 posts
#5
Cracks
: "Should I purchase this one? Mould and Cracks one room, Cracks in probate property. Please see images for reference. It’s 1930 build. Office room corner has mould. And horizontal crack on the exterior of that room. Any point spending money on solicitor, etc. thank you"
2 posts
#6
Solicitor
: "Should I purchase this one? Mould and cracks one room, cracks in probate property. Please see images for reference. It’s 1930 build. Office room corner has mould. And horizontal crack on the exterior of that room. Any point spending money on Solicitor, etc. thank you"
2 posts
#7
Real Estate Agent
1 post
#8
Real Estate Agents
1 post
#9
Home
1 post
#10
Buying
1 post
Member Growth in r/FirstTimeHomeBuying
Yearly
+10k members(747.6%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026