Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. In today’s market of high mortgage rates, low inventory, and high prices, that big financial decision can quickly become ...

Fourth quarter data reveals some conditions eased for home affordability, but buying remained a challenge. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

If you bought your first home in 2024, congratulations! It’s a big step and a lot of responsibility. Even better, it may bring you tax advantages that might be helpful as April 15 approaches. Here’s ...

Buyers of newly built homes are sometimes shocked to see their property-tax bills skyrocket after the first year. Americans' property-tax bills have risen sharply in recent years. But the newest ...

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 ...

If you're struggling to afford homeownership, you're not alone. In the U.S. in 2025, the average age of first-time homebuyers clocked in at 40 years old, up from age 29 in 1985, according to a new ...

For the first time on record, the median age of a first-time homebuyer in America is 40 years old, up from 38 last year. That milestone isn’t just a housing statistic. It’s a warning sign for the ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- It’s a reality check for potential first-time home buyers. The goal of owning a home is taking longer to achieve, compared to previous generations of house hunters.

Over 15 years ago, my husband and I thought we'd built the 3,000-square-foot home of our dreams. We added extra bathrooms, another bedroom, and focused on having tons of space for loved ones. Things ...