First-time homebuyers are stuck in a market plagued by elevated mortgage rates and home prices. Despite these challenges, first-time buyers may have flexibility and enthusiasm on their side. Changes ...

First-time homebuyers had a median age of 40 in 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors, an all-time high. This cohort also made up a record low number of home purchases during that ...

With 3.5% down and credit scores as low as 500, FHA loans are a realistic entry point for first-time buyers. Here’s how they ...

In 2024, the average age of first-time buyers rose to 36.3 years, from 35.7 years in 2023, but was below 2021 and 2022. In 2020 and 2021, the share of FTB home purchases dropped because homebuying ...

While there are no official first-time home buyer loans, there are various loan types and assistance programs available to new buyers. The most popular mortgage type for first-time home buyers is a ...

Mortgage rates are at an 11-month low and could drop further. First-time home buyers could benefit from a bit of an AI assist. Mortgage rates just hit an 11-month low. That’s not hype. That’s the ...

Discover essential steps and expert tips for buying your first home, from getting pre-approved for a mortgage to making a ...

You can download a pdf copy of this report here. Note: Going forward, quarterly updates will be released of median and average first-time homebuyer age data. The ...

Buying a home these days can be tricky with high mortgage interest rates—but these cities could be your best bet Now can be a tough time to buy a home, especially as a first-time buyer, for a few ...