For many American adults, buying a home for the first time is a key financial achievement, as well as a symbol of independence. However, the ability to achieve this milestone has changed over recent ...

But, if you qualify, you can get down payment assistance if you work in certain professions under the Homes for Texas Heroes ...

Realtors report boost in first-time home sales thanks to government program. April 27, 2010— -- The looming deadline for the government's home tax credit has started to make prospective buyers ...

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

In this Aug. 29, 2017 photo, water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. This story originally aired on "Marketplace" on May 22.