For the first time in years, more homeowners have a 6% mortgage rate than a 3% one. That’s great news for frustrated buyers.

Why it’s actually a good thing for the housing market that so many homeowners have mortgage rates over 6% now.

The average first-time homebuyer is now 40, the oldest on record, yet buying this late can leave you $150K behind in equity. Is it still worth it?

First-time buyers had a median household income of $94,400 in 2025, well above the national median of about $81,600. That ...

The 5 important steps first-time homebuyers should follow in 2026

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started ...
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First-time homeowner? Here's what you need to know about filing your taxes.

If you bought your first home in 2024, congratulations! It’s a big step and a lot of responsibility. Even better, it may bring you tax advantages that might be helpful as April 15 approaches. Here’s ...

First-time homebuyer? Consider looking east of the Mississippi.

Rounding out the top 10 are Syracuse, N.Y., Baltimore, the Minneapolis suburb St. Louis Park, Minn., Pittsburgh, and Garfield ...
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Typical age of first-time homebuyers in US hits a record high at 40

The age for a typical first-time homebuyer hit 40 for the first time in long-term tracking by the National Association of Realtors. And the share of first-time buyers dropped to a record low of 21%.

First-time homebuyers should seek these 10 markets in 2026

A new report from the Realtor.com® economists identifies the ten best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, based on ...