Close to one-third of first-time home buyers (32%) were between 25 and 34 years old, while one-fourth (25%) were between 35 ...

Meanwhile, people who already own homes are accruing huge amounts of equity, thanks to soaring values and low prepandemic mortgage rates. That allows them to make larger down payments and all-cash ...

As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low.

Fixer-uppers are a great option for some buyers looking to break into Seattle's expensive housing market. For others, they're ...

Buyers have had to budget for economic uncertainty, stubbornly high lending rates, and tight housing supplies that have ...

First-time homebuyers in the U.S. are fewer and older than they were in previous decades, a new report by NAR shows.

Faced with higher prices, big student loan bills and elevated mortgage rates, Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy a home.

According to one survey, buying a first home is more stressful than certain life events — and brings some unexpected changes.

The image of a young married couple buying a home to begin their life journey is a fleeting one. A survey conducted by the ...

Buyers of newly built homes are sometimes shocked to see their property-tax bills skyrocket after the first year. Americans' property-tax bills have risen sharply in recent years. But the newest ...

Americans’ property-tax bills have risen sharply in recent years. But the newest cohort of homeowners — particularly those who bought newly constructed homes — may be facing the biggest payment shocks ...

For many aspiring homeowners, buying a first home can feel more like a daydream than a done deal. Interest rates are higher, prices remain stubbornly strong and competition in many markets remains ...