In 2025, the median down payment for first-time homebuyers was 10% — the highest median since 1989, according to the National ...

Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first — can feel impossible. But you don’t have to do it by yourself: There are many first-time homebuyer grants that can help. These ...

In November, the National Association of Realtors reported that the age of first-time buyers has incrementally increased since 2010, when the typical age was 30, to hit a record high of 40. In the ...

A Zillow analysis identified the large U.S. metros where buying is an affordable alternative to renting. By Arnesa A. Howell Even in a tough housing market, there are major cities where owning a home ...

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 ...

As of late 2025, first-time homebuyers made up just 21% of the real estate market, according to the National Association of Realtors. There’s a reason for that. In March, the median existing home sold ...