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Answers (5)

- Wil Martinez, "wilmtz"
- Contributions:2
If you sold your home 8 years ago&you haven't been a co-signer or owned any home in the last three years, Yes by now you are consider a first time buyer.

- Sheila Barrett, "Sheila Barrett"
- Contributions:217
If your name has not been on a deed for three years then you qualify.

- Rosie Smith, "Ladysmitty"
- Contributions:249
Hi!
Yes I believe it is two years. But you can check with a local lender and they will definetly tell you...But I believe you are.
Rosie

- workabee
- Contributions:1030
Yup. 3 years and you're new again.

- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26693
The definition of "first time" is 3 years without home ownership.




i use to own a home 8yrs ago.now i plan to buy house.am i consider first time home buyer
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