10 first-time homebuyer tips

Source: Bankrate — 

These days, the real estate market can seem quite literally all over the map—still super-hot in some areas while cooling off in others. Regardless of where you live, first-time home ownership can be an attainable goal with the right research and advance planning. Here are some smart money moves and home-buying tips you can make today to put you on the path to homeownership.