5 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

First-timers can be eager to jump into home ownership. But real estate experts say they see them committing the same mistakes, time and time again. Here are some of the most common ones, as identified by experts in a recent CNBC article:

1. They’re unprepared to compete against all-cash offers.
2. They place a car ahead of the home.
3. They place too much emphasis on online loan information.
4. They bank too much on online home values.
5. They forgo the home inspection. 

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