First-time buyers in 2026 are leveraging grants, ARMs, and resource pooling as NAR sees affordability improvements.

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

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 ...

For many first-time buyers, starter homes feel like an endangered species. In hundreds of cities nationwide, so-called starter homes now cost $1 million or more.¹ Even in areas where prices are lower, ...

After many years of a tough housing market for potential buyers, things may finally be starting to soften. Mortgage rates "stayed flat" in the first week of September and are "expected to decline even ...

First-time homebuyers are typically defined as those entering the market who’ve never owned a home. However, anyone who has not owned a home for the last three years also qualifies as a first-timer.

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Your house is likely to be the largest purchase you ever make, and saving up for the down payment can be the toughest part of the process. Many banks have grants to help borrowers, especially ...

A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that would-be buyers hoping to purchase their first home ...