There is a possible game change for millions who don't have the down payment for a home; it is a government program that ...

A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, ...

First-time homebuyers interested in learning what it truly takes to buy and own a home will have a new opportunity in 2026 ...

Realtor.com says some housing markets are affordable for first-time buyers. Here are the 10 best cities in America for buying ...

Oil also influences another constituency. Trump made a promise to Venezuelans driven into exile by Maduro to share the wealth ...

Traditionally, first-time homebuyers were in their late 20s or early 30s (1, 2). But the climb to the age of 40 reflects larger pressures: higher home prices, steep mortgage rates and limited ...

This ten-step checklist will help you understand what to expect during your first home purchase. When you're thinking about buying your first home, it's entirely normal for the process to seem ...

Rachel Ong ViforJ receives funding from the Australian Research Council and Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Hal Pawson has received funding from the Australian Housing and Urban ...

Carson McDonald thought he would be a homeowner by now. But the 35-year-old engineer and his wife, a dietitian, are just beginning to search for their first home. They’re prepared to look well beyond ...

If you're struggling to afford homeownership, you're not alone. In the U.S. in 2025, the average age of first-time homebuyers clocked in at 40 years old, up from age 29 in 1985, according to a new ...

Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its annual survey, which found that the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers in 2025 climbed to 40. That’s up from 38 in ...

America’s housing ladder is missing a few rungs. The median first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old — a record high — and some of the country’s most seasoned agents say the "starter home" has become ...