Our Story
Built by First-Time
Homebuyers,
For First-Time Homebuyers
We were just as overwhelmed as you are. So we built the resource we wish we'd had — practical, honest, and written in plain English.
Helping
10,000+ Homeowners
10,000+
Subscribers
50+
Free guides
200+
Checklist items
100%
Free, always
How We Got Here
The Story Behind NewHomeSurvival
The panic moment
We bought our first home and immediately felt completely lost. The internet was full of advice, but none of it felt like it was written for us — just overwhelmed first-timers trying to figure it all out.
The first checklist
We started writing down everything we wished we'd known. The first-week checklist. The things to do before you unpack. The maintenance tasks nobody tells you about. We shared it with friends — they loved it.
NewHomeSurvival launches
We turned our notes into a proper site. Guides, checklists, and tips — all written in plain English for people who are smart but just haven't done this before.
A community of homeowners
Over 10,000 homeowners now get our weekly newsletter. We're still the same two people who panicked in 2019 — just a lot more experienced, and happy to share everything we've learned.
"We wanted to create the resource we desperately needed when we bought our first home — something that felt like advice from a friend who'd been through it, not a legal disclaimer."
What We Believe
Our Values
Written for real people
No industry jargon. No condescending explanations. Just clear, honest advice written the way a knowledgeable friend would give it.
Practical over perfect
We focus on what actually matters — the things that save you money, prevent headaches, and help you feel confident in your new home.
Community first
10,000+ homeowners trust us every week. We take that seriously. Every guide and checklist is written with your real situation in mind.
Everything here is free
Every guide, every checklist, every tip — completely free, no paywall, no account required. We believe this information should be accessible to everyone buying their first home.
- All guides, free forever
- All checklists, free to download
- Weekly newsletter, free to subscribe
- No ads, no sponsored content