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 ...

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

We see the housing market remaining relatively stuck without major progress being made on affordability,” home construction ...

A new report from the Realtor.com® economists identifies the ten best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, based on ...

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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 ...