The 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to Realtor.com

In January, Realtor.com released its annual ranking of the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers.
HousingWire

Creative strategies help first-time buyers enter 2026 housing market

First-time buyers in 2026 are leveraging grants, ARMs, and resource pooling as NAR sees affordability improvements.
WSAZ

First-time home buyers now older than ever, data shows

(InvestigateTV) — With high interest rates and limited inventory in many parts of the country, first-time home buyers are having a tough time achieving a piece of the American dream. Sam Huisache, a ...
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Maybe first-time homebuyers are doing better than initially thought?

Stop us if you’ve heard this story before: The housing market remains stuck. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. It’s the same case with home prices. Oh, and it’s a terrible time to be a first-time ...
NerdWallet

2026 Home Buyer Report – 48% of Prospective Buyers Will Use AI

Around 1 in 7 Americans hope to buy a home soon and many plan to use AI in the process, NerdWallet’s annual home buyer survey ...

Real Estate Expert Kyle Powers of Manhattan Shares Smart Checklist for First-Time Homebuyers for HelloNation

Smart Checklist for First-Time Homebuyers in Manhattan, Kansas features insights from Kyle Powers , Real Estate Expert of Manhattan, Kansas , in HelloNation.

First-time home buyers in the US are getting older as young Americans struggle to get into the market

Young Americans face big hurdles in today’s market — but it's not impossible.
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First-Time Home Buyers Are Now Older Than Ever

Four years ago, the median age at which people purchased their first home in the U.S. was 33 years old. Now the age has sharply increased to 40 years old, a record high, according to a National ...