Younger buyers are struggling to break into the housing market. Those who succeed may rely on family support or choose to ...

Traditionally, first-time homebuyers were in their late 20s or early 30s (1, 2). But the climb to the age of 40 reflects ...

The central housing story of 2025 has been defined by what prospective homeowners cannot do, our columnist writes.

San Diego County has approved $2.5 million in state grant funding to provide down payment assistance, closing cost help, and ...

There were marginal improvements in home affordability in the third quarter of 2025. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

Question: We’re first-time buyers with a strong deposit, but hardly any homes are coming onto the market in our area. We ...

With first-time homebuyers dropping to a record low this year and the average new buyer now reaching 40 years old, experts say preparing your credit early may be one of the most important steps you ...

House sales were their highest in three years in 2025, helped by a surge in appetite from first-time buyers. Those getting on ...

Explore the latest insights on home price trends, with a projected 1.4% rise in 2026 amid changing interest rates.

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far ...

A new lawsuit claims that Zillow and several real estate brokerage firms have a system in place to make home prices higher.

According to a Zillow report published last week, 7 out of 10 prospective homeowners don’t shop around for a better rate, opting instead to apply for a loan with a single lender. That’s a costly ...