Tagged: First-Time Homebuyers

A new analysis shows that while homeownership remains out of reach in most major U.S. cities, regions still offer renters an affordable path to buying

A new report from FirstHome IQ finds that widespread gaps in financial literacy and trust, rather than a lack of desire, are causing millennials and Gen Z to delay homeownership, with education positioned as the key to unlocking future housing demand

Realtor.com reports that the steep jump between current low mortgage payments and the much higher costs of buying a home today has created a nationwide “lock-in effect” that is suppressing mobility, constraining inventory, and hitting high-priced markets

A new survey from RE/MAX finds that 88% of prospective buyers say they are “very” or “somewhat” likely to purchase a home in 2026, although 71% say current market conditions have pushed their plans back

A closer look at the first-time homebuyer market, a segment that plays a crucial role in today’s housing market, making it essential for analysts and policymakers to understand their profiles, preferences, and affordability challenges

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