Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. A first-time ...

What is a first-time home buyer? To qualify for special home buyer benefits, borrowers purchasing a single-family home as a primary residence are defined as "first-time home buyers" in one of three ...

There are no federal first-time homebuyer grants, but you might be able to qualify for first-time homebuyer programs that are administered at the state and local level. First-time homebuyers may be ...