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Resources for First Time Homebuyers

Check out these resources as you consider how to pay for your home, how to choose the right place for you and how to help protect it.

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3 Ways to Save When Buying Your First Home

Personal finance author Stefanie O'Connell shares three money-saving tips that may help you make the most of your home purchase.

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Refinance, Equity, Appraisal: How to Speak Mortgage 101
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How to Win a Bidding War
More Home Buying Resources
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Why Do I Need Homeowners Insurance?

If you have a mortgage, your lender is most likely going to require that you have homeowners insurance, says the Insurance Information Institute (III).

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Home Loan Calculator
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How to Compare Homeowners Insurance Quotes
More Home Insurance Resources

YOU CAN COUNT ON A LOCAL AGENT.

An Allstate agent can answer coverage questions and help you find ways to protect what matters most.

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How Much Is Homeowners Insurance?

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Should You Buy Rental Truck Insurance?

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I'm Moving: How (And When) Do I Buy A Homeowners Policy For My New House?

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What Home Can I Afford?

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Mortgage Down Payment Requirements

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How Much Will My Mortgage Payments Be?

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