10 Mistakes Made by First-Time Home Buyers November 30, 2009 Comments are off for this post. Tags: avoid home buying mistakes, First time home buyers 1. Not knowing how much they can afford. Before you fall in love with a house you can’t afford, talk to a qualified lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage. Then you’ll know in which price range to look. Check back tomorrow for #2! Author atomicdc