Homebuyer education courses teach you how to save for a down payment, shop for lenders and maintain your house. Lenders and state homebuyer assistance programs require first-time homeowners to take an ...

The red-hot US housing market could cool off slightly in 2025, making it easier to buy a home. Expect stable or declining mortgage rates and more housing inventory, according to Redfin. However, it's ...

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Homes remained out of reach for many people of first-time home buyer age in the first quarter of the year. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Rising real estate costs have led Americans to delay becoming homeowners, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. The average first-time buyer (FTHB) is 40 years old in 2025, an ...

Stop us if you’ve heard this story before: The housing market remains stuck. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. It’s the same case with home prices. Oh, and it’s a terrible time to be a first-time ...