More barriers are going up for people trying to buy a home. Nonpermanent residents will no longer be eligible for government-backed loans, according to one of several new directives from the White ...

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First-time buyers in 2026 are leveraging grants, ARMs, and resource pooling as NAR sees affordability improvements.

Buying your first home can feel like a huge leap. With rising home prices, a competitive housing market, and the weight of all those extra costs, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Over half of ...

First-time home buyers can get loans through different programs. The federal government offers low down payment loans through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Veteran Affairs (VA), and The ...

But, if you qualify, you can get down payment assistance if you work in certain professions under the Homes for Texas Heroes ...

Buying a home in New York isn’t easy, especially for first-time buyers facing steep prices and limited savings. Fortunately, programs like the HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program, SONYMA ...

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started ...

The average Michigan home costs about $260,000 in mid-2025, according to Zillow. With home values expected to rise, now could be a good time to invest in your first home — if you can afford it.