Buying your first home is exciting. It's also a big financial decision, and if you're like most first-time buyers, you're probably receiving advice from friends, family, coworkers, social media, and maybe even a few strangers. Some of that advice is helpful. Some of it... not so much. Over the years, I've helped many first-time homebuyers navigate the mortgage process, and I've noticed that the same mistakes tend to come up again and again. The good news? Most of them are eas