First-Time Home Buyers

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The Weatherization Program is a Federal and State-funded program whose purpose is to assist low and/or fixed income people in making their homes more energy-efficient. The program is available regardless of whether you own or rent, live in a house, apartment, or a mobile home.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has partnered with Contra Costa County to offer home repairs to low income homeowners.

For more than 35 years, RNHS has been proud to serve the needs of hundreds of families across East Bay. Let us serve you! To obtain more information about our programs, contact us today!

Operation HOPE's homeownership program gives you the knowledge, skills and resources to overcome challenges first-time buyers face.

We help consumers create, restore, and maintain a life of financial wellness through empowered choices. Our nonprofit programs are designed to educate, motivate, and liberate. Debt issues? Foreclosure concerns? Overwhelming student loans? We offer confidential, empathetic solutions.

Through Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley’s free housing and financial counseling services, we work with families to help them accomplish their financial goals.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley works with volunteers and donors to provide families affordable housing in the Bay Area.

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Search ASHI's directory of inspector members to find a professional home inspectors.

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Search all real estate listings. Tour homes and make offers with the help of local Redfin real estate agents.

Search homes for sale, new construction homes, apartments, and houses for rent. See property values. Shop mortgages.

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Use our free mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payments. Account for interest rates and break down payments in an easy to use amortization schedule.

Use our simple mortgage calculator to quickly estimate monthly payments for your new home. This free mortgage tool includes principal and interest, plus estimated taxes, insurance, PMI and current mortgage rates.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or want to refinance your existing mortgage, the FHA loan program will let you finance a home with a low down payment and flexible guidelines.

Get the help you need to buy your new home -- From down payment assistance and calculators, understanding mortgages, and housing programs. Achieve your home buying goals.

Look for a buyer's agent who will work in your best interest when negotiating a home purchase.

To choose a listing agent, get referrals, interview multiple candidates and check references.

These first-time home buyer tips will help you navigate the homebuying process, including saving for a house, choosing a mortgage and closing the purchase.

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Mortgage closing costs run from 2% to 6% of the loan cost, and include property taxes, title insurance and more.