{"id":27562,"date":"2025-07-04T12:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T19:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/?p=27562"},"modified":"2025-07-04T12:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T19:12:36","slug":"ready-to-own-your-first-property-these-tips-can-help-you-do-just-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/ready-to-own-your-first-property-these-tips-can-help-you-do-just-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready To Own Your First Property? These Tips Can Help You Do Just That"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2024, the market share for first-time buyers dropped from 32% to 24%. However, the age of first-time buyers increased to 38 years from 35. And despite first-time buyers being older than at any other time in history, the process is just the same, the risks and benefits are still the same<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and these<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> tips can help you regardless of whether you&#8217;re 18, 28, 38, or even 58, embarking on the journey to become a first-time property owner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a lot involved in preparing to purchase your first property. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If this is on the cards for you, it&#8217;s <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">really important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that you understand what you&#8217;re facing and take a hands-on approach to becoming a property owner <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and still have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the best experience <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">possible,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> avoiding many of the common pitfalls <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that come<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with property purchases.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Credit and Down Payment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you even look at your first house, you need to understand your credit score and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how much<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">down payment <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you&#8217;re going to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> need.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Typically, you will need around a 10% down payment to secure your property; however, the exact amount will depend on the type of mortgage you <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are approved<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for, which will be influenced by your credit score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best way to make this process as affordable as possible is to ensure you have a good credit score. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So before you do anything<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, address any issues and inconsistencies with your credit score, pay down your debt, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">make sure<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you&#8217;re paying all <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your bills on time and in full <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as much<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> amount <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> possible, i.e., avoiding minimum payments on credit cards.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> All of this will be reflected in your credit score, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">helping<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you secure a more favorable market rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mortgages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are other varieties of mortgages for first-time buyers, and all mortgages will have varying <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">time payments<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and eligibility requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You may <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">qualify for a VA loan<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which is offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These mortgages are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">open for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> current military service members and veterans and technically require no down payment.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Or you might qualify for an FHA loan, which <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is ensured<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">federal housing administration<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and can access down payments as low as three and a half percent, meaning you can put that extra money towards the costs of the property purchase, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is <\/span><span 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