Real Estate ❯ Home Buying

First-Time Homebuyers

Market Challenges Affordability Financial Preparation Government Programs Down Payment Assistance Starter Homes Credit Access Financial Challenges Down Payments Assistance Programs Loan Programs Market Strategies Market Analysis

Metro Down-Payment Timelines Range From Years to Decades

Methodology-driven metro estimates show local prices, loan types, family gifts, assistance programs reshape buyer readiness

Massachusetts Expands 0% Down-Payment Loans for First-Time Homebuyers

Rochester Leads Realtor.com's 2026 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers

BHGRE Unveils 2026 Design Trends Report, Names Calming Coastal Blue and Soft Stone Gray as Paint Picks

First-Time Buyers Fall to Record Low as Median Age Hits 40, NAR Finds

Gen Z Says Homebuying Is Harder but Stays Committed, Survey Finds