{"id":28111,"date":"2026-05-28T11:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=28111"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:17:06","slug":"first-time-homebuyer-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/first-time-homebuyer-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 18 First-Time Homebuyer Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying your first&nbsp;house&nbsp;is an exciting endeavor. It can&nbsp;be also&nbsp;somewhat overwhelming.&nbsp;After&nbsp;all,&nbsp;a home is a major investment that&nbsp;requires&nbsp;some&nbsp;crucial, long-term&nbsp;decisions.&nbsp;Asking the right questions is&nbsp;a great way&nbsp;to make the&nbsp;decision-making&nbsp;process smoother.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide presented by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0will highlight some key\u00a0questions to ask when buying a house. These\u00a0questions\u00a0should help you\u00a0understand\u00a0more about your budget,\u00a0the mortgage approval process, and what type of home fits your needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7&nbsp;Questions&nbsp;to Ask&nbsp;Yourself&nbsp;Before House Hunting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;How&nbsp;Much&nbsp;Can I&nbsp;Afford&nbsp;Monthly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by examining your&nbsp;debt-to-income&nbsp;ratio. Most lenders consider&nbsp;a&nbsp;DTI ratio&nbsp;of&nbsp;36-43 percent&nbsp;good&nbsp;(the lower the better).&nbsp;Then, calculate&nbsp;28-31 percent of your gross monthly income&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;an estimate of a monthly payment you can afford.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;How&nbsp;Much&nbsp;Do I&nbsp;Need&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;Down&nbsp;Payment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-much-should-you-have-for-a-down-payment\/\">Down payments<\/a>\u00a0are typically around 20 percent of the\u00a0home\u00a0cost.\u00a0As\u00a0a first-time buyer, you may qualify for\u00a0as little as\u00a03 to 5 percent.\u00a0Keep in\u00a0mind,\u00a0the size of your down payment\u00a0directly\u00a0decreases or increases\u00a0your monthly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-get-a-mortgage\/\">mortgage<\/a>\u00a0and loan amount.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;What&nbsp;Type of&nbsp;Location&nbsp;Is&nbsp;Right&nbsp;For&nbsp;me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Determine&nbsp;what&nbsp;location factors&nbsp;are most important to you. If you&nbsp;have a family or are&nbsp;looking&nbsp;to&nbsp;start one,&nbsp;you may value&nbsp;good&nbsp;schools,&nbsp;lower crime rates, and nearby parks. If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;a single person, you may prioritize&nbsp;things to do,&nbsp;proximity to work, and nightlife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Do&nbsp;I&nbsp;Want&nbsp;a&nbsp;Move-In-Ready&nbsp;Home&nbsp;or a&nbsp;Fixer-Upper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;handy, a&nbsp;home&nbsp;that needs&nbsp;significant&nbsp;repairs&nbsp;can help you save money, albeit with&nbsp;plenty&nbsp;of work&nbsp;and&nbsp;some financial&nbsp;investment. On the other hand, a home&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;ready for you to move&nbsp;in&nbsp;today&nbsp;often&nbsp;costs&nbsp;more&nbsp;upfront but&nbsp;offers&nbsp;convenience&nbsp;and comfort.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;What&nbsp;Is&nbsp;My&nbsp;Credit&nbsp;Score?&nbsp;Is&nbsp;It&nbsp;High&nbsp;Enough?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mortgage lenders&nbsp;look at&nbsp;your credit score to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;your&nbsp;loan eligibility. A higher score can help you&nbsp;secure a loan easier with lower interest rates and a lower monthly payment.&nbsp;Conventional loans&nbsp;typically&nbsp;require a minimum score of&nbsp;620,&nbsp;for starters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;Do I&nbsp;Have&nbsp;Enough&nbsp;Money to&nbsp;Buy a&nbsp;Home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may be tough to answer,&nbsp;considering&nbsp;many factors&nbsp;that&nbsp;exist.&nbsp;In general,&nbsp;you want to&nbsp;check these boxes:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36&nbsp;to&nbsp;43&nbsp;percent DTI ratio&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0to\u00a05 percent for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-are-closing-costs\/\">closing costs<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&nbsp;percent for a down&nbsp;payment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28&nbsp;to&nbsp;31&nbsp;percent&nbsp;of gross monthly income&nbsp;for monthly payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.&nbsp;Am I&nbsp;Truly&nbsp;Ready to&nbsp;Own a&nbsp;Home?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homeownership&nbsp;has plenty of&nbsp;perks, but&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;not for everyone. Keep in mind that all the costly home repairs and maintenance are your responsibility as the&nbsp;homeowner.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;important to consider whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;ready to take on that burden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about\u00a0whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/is-it-better-to-rent-or-buy-a-house\/\">better to rent or buy a house<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6&nbsp;Questions&nbsp;to Ask&nbsp;the Seller&nbsp;While Touring Homes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;What\u2019s&nbsp;the&nbsp;Reason for&nbsp;Selling?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a crucial question. After all, you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want someone else\u2019s problem. Major\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/homebuying-red-flags\/\">red flags<\/a>\u00a0to look for\u00a0are\u00a0noisy\/disrespectful neighbors, nearby businesses that are a nuisance, and underlying issues with the\u00a0home itself, like a bad foundation\u00a0or disaster risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;How&nbsp;Long&nbsp;Has the&nbsp;Home&nbsp;Been&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Market?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is another question that can help you&nbsp;determine&nbsp;if a house has unseen issues.&nbsp;If&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;been on the market for a long time \u2014 three months or more \u2014&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a good chance other buyers have noticed something they&nbsp;didn\u2019t&nbsp;like, so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Questions-to-ask-first-time-buyer-2.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman is viewing homes for sale in her area on her phone while sitting in a cafe.\" class=\"wp-image-30653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Questions-to-ask-first-time-buyer-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Questions-to-ask-first-time-buyer-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;How&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Are the&nbsp;Major&nbsp;Appliances?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major appliances like the HVAC unit, water heater,&nbsp;refrigerator,&nbsp;washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher are not cheap to replace. If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;buying a home with&nbsp;aging&nbsp;appliances,&nbsp;just know that&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;likely&nbsp;have&nbsp;to repair or replace them sooner&nbsp;than&nbsp;later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro tip:&nbsp;Ask about warranties on these major appliances. Many manufacturers offer multi-year warranties that&nbsp;can&nbsp;be carried&nbsp;over after you&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;the home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;How&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Is&nbsp;the&nbsp;Roof?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-maintained roof can last\u00a0for\u00a015 to\u00a025 years.\u00a0A roof near that age is more likely to require costly repairs\u00a0in the near future\u00a0and may lead to interior damage caused by leaks.\u00a0If the roof is too old, you might even have trouble finding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-homeowners-insurance\/\">homeowners insurance<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;What&nbsp;Are the&nbsp;Average&nbsp;Property&nbsp;Taxes and&nbsp;Utility&nbsp;Costs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answering this question can help you budget&nbsp;a little&nbsp;further. Plus, high utility costs can give you an extra glimpse into the&nbsp;home&#8217;s&nbsp;condition. High electric&nbsp;bills might mean&nbsp;poor&nbsp;insulation,&nbsp;and&nbsp;high water&nbsp;bills might&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;leaky pipes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;What\u2019s&nbsp;Included in the&nbsp;Sale?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every home sale includes the same things. For example, some sellers&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;include their major appliances. As a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/first-time-homebuyer\/\">first-time buyer<\/a>,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a good chance you need these items.&nbsp;Be sure to find&nbsp;out&nbsp;what exactly is included in the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Bonus&nbsp;Questions to&nbsp;Ask&nbsp;When&nbsp;Buying a&nbsp;House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Should I&nbsp;Get a 15-Year&nbsp;or 30-Year&nbsp;Mortgage?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/30-year-mortgages\/\">Thirty-year&nbsp;mortgages<\/a>&nbsp;offer&nbsp;a&nbsp;lower&nbsp;monthly payment, which is why they are the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 15-year mortgage, however, can save you thousands of dollars in interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;exchange&nbsp;for&nbsp;a higher monthly payment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Which&nbsp;Type of&nbsp;Mortgage&nbsp;Should I&nbsp;Apply&nbsp;for?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&nbsp;choose from a&nbsp;handful of mortgage loan types:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conventional&nbsp;Fixed-Rate:<\/strong>&nbsp;The most common&nbsp;option&nbsp;for buyers who have a stable income looking for a stable monthly payment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conventional&nbsp;Adjustable-Rate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Better for buyers who plan to sell when interest rates change or need a lower payment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FHA\u00a0Loan:\u00a0<\/strong>Better for buyers with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-improve-credit-scores\/\">low credit score<\/a>\u00a0who\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0qualify\u00a0for a conventional loan.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VA&nbsp;Loan:&nbsp;<\/strong>For&nbsp;qualifying&nbsp;buyers&nbsp;who served in the military.&nbsp;It often&nbsp;requires no down payment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USDA loan:&nbsp;<\/strong>For qualifying buyers buying a home in a qualifying USDA-designated rural area (rarer than others).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;What&nbsp;Type of&nbsp;Mortgage&nbsp;Rate&nbsp;Can I&nbsp;Get?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/housing-mortgage-rates\/\">Mortgage rates<\/a>\u00a0fluctuate\u00a0based on\u00a0factors\u00a0like your credit score, the market, and the lender\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0working with\u00a0to secure a loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider getting pre-approved&nbsp;from&nbsp;two&nbsp;to&nbsp;three&nbsp;lenders&nbsp;so you can&nbsp;shop for the lowest interest rate you can get.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Questions-to-ask-first-time-buyer-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A young couple is touring a home with a real estate agent.\" class=\"wp-image-30656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Questions-to-ask-first-time-buyer-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Questions-to-ask-first-time-buyer-3-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 683px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;How&nbsp;Long&nbsp;Does&nbsp;It&nbsp;Take to&nbsp;Buy a&nbsp;Home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A financed purchase typically takes&nbsp;30&nbsp;to&nbsp;45 days&nbsp;to close, depending on the appraisal, underwriting, title work, and any required repairs&nbsp;or contingencies, such as inspection, financing, and appraisal contingencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;What&nbsp;Steps&nbsp;Are&nbsp;Involved in the&nbsp;Homebuying&nbsp;Process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each closing is different, but in general, you can expect the following steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting pre-approved for a mortgage loan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/real-estate-agent\/\">Finding\u00a0a real e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/real-estate-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">state agent<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding a home and&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;an offer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting a home inspection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Putting together your documentation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalizing&nbsp;the&nbsp;closing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting&nbsp;your keys&nbsp;and&nbsp;moving&nbsp;in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move&nbsp;Into&nbsp;Your Dream Home Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&nbsp;won&#8217;t&nbsp;have&nbsp;many life events more satisfying than getting the keys to your new home, especially as a&nbsp;first-time&nbsp;buyer.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a major&nbsp;milestone that you should&nbsp;be&nbsp;proud of&nbsp;in life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the time comes, you can make the process even\u00a0more\u00a0enjoyable\u00a0by booking labor-only\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help<\/a>. While you open a\u00a0celebratory\u00a0bottle of champagne and\u00a0compare paint swatches, your Moving Helpers will do the heavy\u00a0lifting\u00a0for you!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying your first&nbsp;house&nbsp;is an exciting endeavor. It can&nbsp;be also&nbsp;somewhat overwhelming.&nbsp;After&nbsp;all,&nbsp;a home is a major investment that&nbsp;requires&nbsp;some&nbsp;crucial, long-term&nbsp;decisions.&nbsp;Asking the right questions is&nbsp;a great way&nbsp;to make the&nbsp;decision-making&nbsp;process smoother.&nbsp; This guide presented by\u00a0Moving Help\u00ae\u00a0will highlight some key\u00a0questions to ask when buying a house. These\u00a0questions\u00a0should help you\u00a0understand\u00a0more about your budget,\u00a0the mortgage approval process, and what type of home fits [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":30650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Top 18 First-Time Homebuyer Questions - Moving Help\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Getting ready to buy your first home? 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