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.

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 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 ...

Homes remained out of reach for many people of first-time home buyer age in the first quarter of the year. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...