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 ...

The current housing market is anything but predictable. Mortgage rates are dropping in 2025, but new tariffs could still drive up the costs of building and maintaining homes. At the same time, rent ...

Buying a first home is exciting, but it can be challenging to make the jump from renting to homeownership. First-time buyers don't have home equity to put toward their purchase like repeat buyers ...