Purchasing your first home is both an exciting endeavor and a complex process. Between today's low housing inventory and securing a manageable interest rate, navigating the real estate market for the ...

Fresh off a year marked by affordability challenges, first-time homebuyers enter 2026 still braving elevated prices and mortgage rates, but knowing where to buy can make all the difference. A new ...

The median age for first-time homebuyers in the US has reached a record high of 38, three years older than the previous year, reflecting economic challenges and higher home prices, according to the ...

Economists and real estate experts warn that changes in how agents are paid could have unintended consequences for people buying their first homes. By Ronda Kaysen and Rukmini Callimachi With a ...

Buyers routinely fall in love with homes they can't afford because they skip mortgage pre-approval. Without a pre-approval letter, there is a risk of wasting time on properties that may be out of ...

As a real estate first-timer, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. There’s so much going on in the real estate market: What should you do, what should you avoid and how should you approach ...