First Time
Homebuyers

First-Time Home
Buyer Resource
Center

Looking to buy your first home? Here you’ll find resources to help in your home-buying journey.
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Homebuying Guide

How do you buy a house?

Credit Score

What does your credit score need to be?

Pre-Approval

Do you have to get Pre-approved?

Documents

What documents do you need to apply?

Affordability

What home price range can you afford?

Home Inspection

Should you inspect the home you’re buying?

Home Appraisal

How can it affect your mortgage?

Savings

How much money do you need to save?

Checklist

Keep track of major milestones in the homebuying process.

Final Walkthrough

What should you look out for?

Closing Costs

What should you know for closing day?

What’s The First Step?

As a first-time homebuyer, you may feel like you need to know absolutely everything about the home buying process before giving us a call—this is a huge misconception and often stresses first-time homebuyers out more than necessary. The first step you should be taking on your home buying journey is giving us a call. We know the process like the back of our hand and can guide you through it all as smoothly as possible. If you think you don’t qualify yet, we’d still appreciate a call, we may be able to help guide you in the right direction before you make a move that might hinder your ability to buy a home instead of helping.

More First-Time Homebuyer Resources

We’ve Helped Hundreds. Let us Help You.

We’ve helped hundreds of first-time homebuyers just like you. Read what our past clients have to say about their home buying journey with the Natalie Castro Realtor Group.

“ I thought it would take months before I would be ready to start looking for a house but I was approved almost instantly…”

Vanessa R.

Spring Valley, CA

“This is not a team that tells you what you want to hear, this is a team that educates you, prepares you, and protects you, which is why I would recommend them, especially for first time home buyers.”

Kenia H.

Chula Vista, CA

“The whole Natalie Castro Realtor group was very professional and went above and beyond to help me reach my goal of obtaining my first home.”

George P.

San Diego, CA

“My husband and I were scared to take the first step, but Natalie made it easy by going at our pace. We were never pressured, and they were by our side every step of the way.”

Cecilia S.

Carlsbad, CA

First-Time Homebuyer Webinar

This info-packed webinar takes you from conceptualization of your new home to the exact steps you need to take to make your dream of buying a home a reality.

You will learn everything you need to know as a first-time homebuyer and are encouraged to ask any questions you may have. The webinar is held in English and En Español.

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Have questions during your home-buying journey? We’re here to help.
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