First-time homebuyers are typically defined as those entering the market who’ve never owned a home. However, anyone who has not owned a home for the last three years also qualifies as a first-timer.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Getting a mortgage on your first home is one of life’s key milestones – not to mention a major financial commitment. According to the banking trade body UK Finance, first-time buyers accounted for 56% ...

Buying a home for the first time is challenging, especially given the high cost of real estate. Would-be homeowners are waiting longer: The average first-timer was 40 years old in 2025, according to ...