Buying a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 would have been like finding dirt-cheap eggs — difficult. Though home prices decreased slightly and the number of homes crept up, the market remained ...

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Homes remained out of reach for many people of first-time home buyer age in the first quarter of the year. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

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 ...

A Walnut Creek mortgage broker releases a comprehensive 2026 guide to help first-time buyers navigate financing options ...

Experts say first-time buyers are skipping rungs on the housing ladder as rising costs and fees make frequent moves less appealing ...

First-time buyers may think buying a brand new home is out of the question, but some may be more affordable than existing homes in your area. Further, new construction may come with incentives or even ...