1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 55 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Traffic & Engagement r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Most Active Times When r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Flair Performance r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Need Advice | 732 (43.2%) | 12 |
| GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡 | 405 (23.9%) | 1.0K |
| Finances | 129 (7.6%) | 10 |
| Rant | 129 (7.6%) | 49 |
| Inspection | 108 (6.4%) | 10 |
| GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡 | 58 (3.4%) | 928 |
| Underwriting | 52 (3.1%) | 9 |
| Offer | 52 (3.1%) | 22 |
| Appraisal | 28 (1.7%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | 194 (11.5%) | 16 | 33 |
| house | 143 (8.4%) | 15 | 35 |
| keys | 137 (8.1%) | 748 | 61 |
| first | 107 (6.3%) | 48 | 28 |
| advice | 76 (4.5%) | 19 | 21 |
| buy | 64 (3.8%) | 18 | 42 |
| buying | 64 (3.8%) | 15 | 28 |
| inspection | 63 (3.7%) | 12 | 35 |
| closing | 61 (3.6%) | 14 | 23 |
| time | 60 (3.5%) | 5 | 21 |
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We did it! Upstate NY $160k 6.5%
We did it!, 37K No Mortgage, bought a shed also, 484 Sq Ft, Illinois.
Waited 5 years for construction! Honolulu, HI $1.67M 5.99%
Got the keys! Croatia, 75k€, 3%
I did it! Colorado Springs, 274k 4.49%
We did it! San Antonio, TX. $588k, 6.3%
Mission accomplished! Philly area, 725k, 5.6%.
Got the keys! Los Angeles, 880K, 6.75%
I did it, 1bd Condo Herndon Virginia, 260k, 6.375%
I did it! Michigan 45K No Mortgage
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We did it! Upstate NY $160k 6.5% | 45.1K | 3.1K | image | Jul 11 |
| We did it!, 37K No Mortgage, bought a shed also, 484 Sq Ft, Illinois. | 24.9K | 1.3K | image | Jul 12 |
| Waited 5 years for construction! Honolulu, HI $1.67M 5.99% | 6.6K | 588 | image | Jul 5 |
| Got the keys! Croatia, 75k€, 3% | 6.3K | 293 | image | Jul 23 |
| I did it! Colorado Springs, 274k 4.49% | 6.2K | 553 | image | Jul 10 |
| We did it! San Antonio, TX. $588k, 6.3% | 5.8K | 832 | image | Jul 5 |
| Mission accomplished! Philly area, 725k, 5.6%. | 5.7K | 765 | image | Jul 20 |
| Got the keys! Los Angeles, 880K, 6.75% | 5.7K | 318 | image | Jul 16 |
| I did it, 1bd Condo Herndon Virginia, 260k, 6.375% | 5.2K | 135 | image | Jul 3 |
| I did it! Michigan 45K No Mortgage | 5.0K | 172 | image | Jul 12 |
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Audience Overlap r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer
What's the best time to post on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer?
Based on posting volume, r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer is most active on Thursdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer?
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer averages 55 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer get?
Posts on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer average about 287 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer get most?
On r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, most posts are text posts (60%)