first-time homebuyers Archives

Two prospective co-buyers discussing financing while viewing a spacious home together.

Pairgap

Buying a House With Someone Who Has Bad Credit (2026)

Can You Buy a House With Someone Who Has Bad Credit? You've found someone you genuinely want to buy a house with. Maybe it's your…

Pairgap MainOctober 29, 2026

Two co-buyers discussing duplex financing and shared property ownership in a professional office.

Pairgap

Duplex With a Friend: Financing, Ownership & Exit Plans

Buying a Duplex With a Friend: Financing, Ownership, and Exit Plans Buying a duplex with a friend could be a practical way to become a…

Pairgap MainOctober 27, 2026

Pairgap

Co-Buy a House: Get Started on Pairgap’s New Website

Want to Co-Buy a House? Pairgap's New Website Shows You Where to Start Most people who want to co-buy a house get stuck before they…

Pairgap MainOctober 27, 2026

Six smiling young adults outdoors with a graphic reading Gen Z Has a Better Idea

Pairgap

Buying a House Together: Gen Z’s Path to Homeownership

The Average First-Time Buyer Is 40. Gen Z Has a Better Idea. The median first-time homebuyer in the U.S. is now 40 years old. That…

Pairgap MainOctober 23, 2026

Two co-buyers meeting with a mortgage professional to review financing options after one buyer loses their job before closing

Pairgap

Job Loss Before Closing: What Co-Buyers Need to Know

What Happens if Your Co-Buyer Loses Their Job Before Closing? You and your friend have been planning to buy a house together. You've spent months…

Pairgap MainOctober 19, 2026

Two prospective co-buyers meeting with a real estate professional to discuss finances, compatibility, and plans for buying a home together.

Pairgap

How to Find a Real Estate Co-Buyer You Can Trust

Finding a co-buyer isn't about finding someone you like. It's about finding someone whose finances, decision-making, and risk tolerance actually hold up under a mortgage.…

PairgapSeptember 17, 2026

Four co-buyers discussing finances and homeownership plans together before purchasing a shared property.

Pairgap

The Co-Buying Checklist: 15 Steps Before You Buy Together

Why Most Co-Buyers Skip the Most Important Steps Here's what usually happens. Two people decide to buy a home together. They get excited, start browsing…

PairgapAugust 26, 2026