WalletHub and SmartAsset released their rankings of the best U.S. cities for first-time home buyers. Cities in Florida, Texas, Wisconsin and Arizona ranked as some of the best places to buy a first ...

Homes remained out of reach for many people of first-time home buyer age in the first quarter of the year. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...

Demand from first-time home buyers has hit record lows with mortgage rates stuck near 7%. One corner of the market shows it is worryingly weak even with rates at 5%. Big home builders such as D.R.

“It’s kind of a shocking number,” said an economist with the National Association of Realtors. By Julia Carpenter The path to homeownership continues to get longer, with the median age of first-time ...

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the typical age people purchase their first home in the U.S. has risen to an all-time high of 40 years old. First-time buyers represented only ...