Many people don’t realize that the term “first time homebuyer” is not necessarily a literal one. If you are interested in taking part in a state or local program for a first-time homebuyer, you should research the true definition according to the individual program. Some programs define a first-time home buyer as someone who has never owned a home in that specific area or who hasn’t owned a home in that area within the past three years. Most of the time this means if you owned a home more than three years ago in the same area or even if you currently own a home outside the area covered by the program you can still be considered a first time home buyer. There can be many other obstacles to qualifying for first-time home buyer assistance, but understanding that you could possibly qualify is the first step.
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