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

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 ...

They aren’t just older — first-time buyers also make up a smaller share of the market than ever, just 21%, the trade group ...

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

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 ...

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