The median down payment on a house for a first-time buyer is 9 percent, and some loan programs allow for as little as 3 percent down. Making a larger down payment can get you a lower interest rate, ...

With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same. By Anna Fixsen Last summer, after years of bouncing ...

Recent data show how typical down payments have jumped since the pandemic—for first-time and repeat homebuyers alike Tetra Images / Getty Images The average down payment for 2024–25 buyers hit 19%, ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

Down-payment assistance programs can help first-time homebuyers on Long Island cut down on the time they need to save to purchase a home. But first-time buyers need to know how to apply. The need for ...

The signs are plentiful, but the buy-unobtainable, at least for many trying to break into the housing market across Southern California for the very first time. Joshua Thompson is in the market, but ...

First-time home buyers make up 21% of buyers, which is half the historic rate of 42% according to the National Association of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Rachael Danigelis and her husband, Nathan, found out they were expecting their first child, their cozy rental suddenly felt a bit too small. Both of ...