A starting place for first-time homebuyers
A clearer path to homeownership.
Free calculators and a plain-language guide to help you understand what you can afford, what to save, and how buying a home works.
Just exploring? You’re in the right place.
- Free to use
- No account needed
01 / Start with your budget
What home price could fit my life?
Get an estimated price based on your income, debts, and down payment. Set a monthly limit that feels comfortable for you.
You can adjust them as you go.
A planning estimate, not a loan approval.
Your calculator inputs stay in your browser. How your numbers are handled
Build on your budget
Then, fill in the picture.
Already have a home price in mind? You can jump straight to either tool.
What would I pay each month?
Look beyond the mortgage. See how taxes, insurance, and other housing costs add up.
Estimate my monthly paymentHow much cash should I have ready?
Plan for your down payment, closing costs, moving, and a cushion for what comes next.
Estimate my savings targetYour working numbers carry between tools as you explore in the same tab.
Understand the steps, too
Your first home.
Fewer unknowns.
Prefer to learn before running the numbers? Walk through the homebuying process, from your first budget to getting the keys. No background knowledge needed.
Read the first-time buyer guide- 01
Before you start looking
Get familiar with your budget and preapproval.
- 02
When you find a home
Understand offers, inspections, and loan estimates.
- 03
As closing day gets closer
Know what to review and what to have ready.
About HomeBuyersPath
Here to help you understand.
HomeBuyersPath is an educational project. Our tools help you explore your numbers; they don’t offer loans or decide what you should buy.
Get to know our approachAssumptions you can see
Review and change the sample costs behind your estimates.