Life & Money Family & Work Your Home This Is How Much First-Time Homebuyers Should Budget Jacqueline DeMarco Mar 04, 2020 Budgeting for these first-time home buying costs can help you ease into the joy of homeownership. Photo credit: Westend61 / Getty Images share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article The Costs That Could Double Your Mortgage Payment Learn more article What Different Types of Supplemental Homeowners Insurance Cover Learn more article What Buying a House Really Costs Learn more