The average first-time buyer (FTHB) was 40 years old in 2025, an all-time high age, according to the National Association of ...

The share of Americans buying their first home has fallen to a modern low as scarce supply and high costs continue to shut newcomers out of the market. Just 21% of buyers were first-timers in the 12 ...

Home prices have surged over the past two decades, and by most measures, affordability has worsened. Yet data from the New York Fed show that the median age of first-time buyers obtaining a mortgage ...

For decades, owning a home has been a symbol of financial stability for middle-class Americans. But that dream is becoming increasingly elusive as home prices remain elevated, mortgage rates stay high ...

As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low. Just 21% of buyers were first-timers in the 12 months ending June 2025, the National ...

A Zillow analysis identified the large U.S. metros where buying is an affordable alternative to renting. By Arnesa A. Howell Even in a tough housing market, there are major cities where owning a home ...

The share of first-timers breaking into the housing market fell to just 21% of homebuyers last year—a drop of three percentage points from the year prior and the lowest share since at least 1981, new ...

Nationwide down payment assistance is available for mid-income buyers, with programs in every state and average benefits around $18,000 to help you buy a home. Getty Images Need help coming up with a ...

The best mortgage lenders for first-time buyers offer low interest rates and strong customer service. Find the best lender to ...