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

Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream. It represents independence, stability and — over time — the ability ...

Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.

The path to homeownership often seems daunting, particularly for first-time buyers facing rising prices and strict lending requirements. Yet numerous programs exist to ease this transition, many of ...

While the homeownership dream may seem more out of reach than ever—exacerbated by high mortgage rates (hovering at 6.3% nationally) and high home prices—first-time borrowers are in a unique position ...

Young Americans face big hurdles in today’s market — but it's not impossible.

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Are you looking to buy your first home, second home or even third home? Financial assistance could be available for your next buy. Thousands of homebuyer assistance programs across the U.S. that offer ...