Tagged: First-Time Homebuyers

Starter-home sales rose 4.9% year-over-year in October, increasing for the 14th consecutive month, with San Francisco recording the biggest jump in starter-home sales

After a slower start, younger generations are rapidly catching up in homeownership, fueled by rising incomes, career stability, and family formation, with millennials now buying homes in their 30s at rates comparable to Gen X in their early 40s

Home sales and new listings were little changed month-over-month, as Americans continue to grapple with high costs and economic uncertainty

NAR projects a combination of easing mortgage rates, steady job gains, and improving market stability will prompt some sidelined home shoppers to drive existing-home sales in 2026 as more commit to buying

New national program will arm real estate agents with specialized training to ensure that U.S. vets receive expert guidance and advocacy on the path to homeownership

New data from Coldwell Banker sheds light on the state of homeownership and how housing affordability is reshaping family life, the economy, and the pursuit of major life milestones

The average U.S. homeowner is spending nearly $16,000 annually on expenses beyond their average mortgage payment, led by home insurance premiums, a hidden cost that has surged 48% nationwide since February 2020

While VA loans provide a great opportunity for first-time veteran homebuyers to purchase a home without a substantial downpayment, the tradeoff of a bigger loan with higher monthly costs has some vets opting for conventional loans

Raisin's “2025 State of Homebuying Report” reveals that 96% of Americans planning to buy face significant challenges, with affordability emerging as the top obstacle, as the average buyer must save for six years in order to afford a downpayment

NAR has found that the share of first-time homebuyers has contracted by 50% since 2007, as affordable inventory continues to run scarce for those just entering the market