Higher home prices and mortgage rates are a challenge for first-time buyers, but there's a lot more to the story than that.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...