If you're struggling to afford homeownership, you're not alone. In the U.S. in 2025, the average age of first-time homebuyers clocked in at 40 years old, up from age 29 in 1985, according to a new ...

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 ...

Carson McDonald thought he would be a homeowner by now. But the 35-year-old engineer and his wife, a dietitian, are just beginning to search for their first home. They’re prepared to look well beyond ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Buying a first home is generally considered a young person's game. If your 20s are for stumbling ...