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The First-Time Homebuyer Checklist for 2026

Edge Mortgage Pro · 2026-05-15 · 6 min

Buying your first home is one of the largest financial decisions you'll ever make. This checklist walks through every stage.

  1. Pull your credit reports and dispute errors.
  2. Save for down payment AND reserves.
  3. Get pre-approved before house hunting.
  4. Tour neighborhoods at different times of day.

Our team will help match you with a program — FHA, conventional, VA, USDA, or down payment assistance — based on your unique situation.

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Whether you're buying a home, investing in real estate, or exploring loan options, let's find the right financing path together.