Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...

Can someone who has owned a home before be considered a first-time homebuyer again? The answer is yes. If this surprises you, it’s time for a refresher. It’s National Homeownership Month, which makes ...

Buying your first home should be an exciting milestone, but the upfront costs can quickly get out of hand. Fortunately, down payment assistance programs are available to help first-time homebuyers ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Buying a home can feel like a game of chance sometimes, which is why a local nonprofit wants to help you pass go. Tenesia Brown founded By Purpose Productions, a nonprofit that ...

In August, Zillow‘s 2023 Consumer Housing Trends Report proclaimed that half of all homebuyers are purchasing their first home, the highest share that Zillow has ever recorded. Up from 45% last year ...