October 2024 stats for Santa Cruz, Monterey County & the Bay Area (click on title)

5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

  • They don't ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal.
  • They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.
  • They don't find the right agent whose willing to help them through the homebuying process.
  • They don't do enough to make their offer look good to a seller.
  • They don't think about resale before they buy.
  • The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.