Can I qualify for first time home buyer if I had a home in another state?

Yes if you are using the new home as your primary residents. Call Ted Smith at 904-687-4635. He operates my Florida office. Tell him Todd Glassman sent you.

NO. First time home buyer means you have not owned a home ever, OR, you have not owned any home in the past three years.

More info needed, specifically,, are you asking about a tax status, or obtaining financing? If it's in regards to taxes.. contact your financial / Tax adviser.. if you are inquiring about mortgage financing, then Absolutely Not.. you own a home, so you cannot claim you're a first time home buyer, when you already own something.. Even if it were paid for, you would still not be considered a FTHB.. As Joe said,,, FTB;s are those who have never owned or who have not owned anything for at least 3 years. Regardless, on the Loan side, the only benefit would be if you wanted to go conventional with 3% down.. this is reserved for FTHB's, which you are not.. otherwise, it's 5% down.. But, most area's have grant programs where they will help with the down payment.. for these programs, each one will have it's own rules and guidelines.. some might require you to be a FTB.. others will not.. I'm a preferred Lender with Arizona and California being my primary markets. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com NMLS# 226347 / RPM Mortgage NMLS 1541014 / AZMB0121893