uptake - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) consumption, ingestion, intake. eating, feeding - the act of consuming food. deglutition, swallow, drink - the act of swallowing; one swallow of the liquid was enough; he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips.
One of the biggest obstacles for first-time buyers is to finance the down payment and closing costs of a new home. Government agencies provide grants and tax breaks to help buyers overcome the challenges of buying a home for the first time.
A home-owning spouse can disqualify you as a first time homebuyer. The first-time homebuyer credit was established as a way to encourage home ownership. This credit generally doesn't require repayment as long as the purchaser uses the home as a primary residence during the 36 months following purchase.