r/NewbHomebuyer is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses mortgage, down payment assistance, assistance, home, and loan.
The subreddit for all newb homebuyers. This has all of the tools and resources you'll need to buy your first home.
Popular Themes in r/NewbHomebuyer
#1
Advice Requests
: "What would a monthly payment look like for a $500,000 house? (explained)"
61 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "How much house can I afford on a $100,000 salary?"
44 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "A strategy to lower your mortgage insurance payment"
10 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: ""I am officially done with "Starter Homes." It’s not an investment; it’s a bailout for the previous generation's neglect." (additional thoughts)"
9 posts
#5
News
: "Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025 Proposed - Could provide $25,000 toward down payment or closing costs"
7 posts
#6
Opportunities
: ""Sellers who bought in the past 4-5 yrs are unrealistic as the market cools" additional thoughts"
2 posts
#7
Ideas
: "Instead of asking "how much house can I afford?" do this"
1 post
#8
Self-Promotion
: "What would a payment look like on a $400k house? (answered)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/NewbHomebuyer
#1
Mortgage
: "What home price could I get for a $2,000 Mortgage payment?"
35 posts
#2
Down Payment Assistance
: "How Down Payment Assistance works"
28 posts
#3
Assistance
: "2026 Down Payment Assistance Guide (all 50 states)"
19 posts
#4
Home
: "How much money do I need to make to afford a $500,000 Home? (answered)"
19 posts
#5
Loan
: "Why is the down payment on my Loan Estimate wrong? (FHA Loan)"
16 posts
#6
Homebuyer
: "I present to you, the First Time Homebuyer Checklist"
16 posts
#7
Guide
: "2026 Down Payment Assistance Guide (all 50 states)"
16 posts
#8
Chapter
: "A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide, Start To Finish - The Strategic First-Time Homebuyer Book - Chapter 13 Post Closing and Glossary"
15 posts
#9
First Time
: "A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide, Start To Finish - The Strategic First-Time Homebuyer Book - Chapter 13 Post Closing and Glossary"
15 posts
#10
Strategic
: "A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide, Start To Finish - The Strategic First-Time Homebuyer Book - Chapter 13 Post Closing and Glossary"
15 posts
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Last updated: June 2, 2026