This spring, a growing number of college-aged students turned to trade schools and associate programs as graduate school enrollment stalled—a shift with potentially significant implications for the future of homeownership. A new... Read more »
First-time buyers’ shrinking presence — what it means for agents Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 10 hours ago LatestYour Feed... Read more »
First-time homebuyers are increasingly bypassing smaller, more affordable starter homes, opting instead to wait for their “forever home” and avoid the hassle of having to upgrade later in life. Sixty-five percent... Read more »
Over the past several months, former President Donald Trump has floated a number of ideas aimed at helping Americans buy homes again. Among them are proposals such as 50-year mortgages and other... Read more »
There’s no question that young, prospective homebuyers have had an uphill battle to climb toward the American dream in recent years. But is there something else standing in their way besides the... Read more »
The rising age of first-time homebuyers has dominated discussion of the housing market in recent months—and multiple sources offer varying estimates of how old the typical first-time buyer really is. Last year,... Read more »
Getting a foothold in the California housing market as a first-time buyer can feel like climbing Mount Everest. The sheer cost of down payments often feels like an insurmountable wall. But in... Read more »
If you’re planning to buy your first home in 2026, getting your finances in order is a critical step. As you move through the closing process and settle in, it’s also important... Read more »
If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started is now. Don’t let the calendar fool you: 12... Read more »
The American dream is synonymous with two ideas. One is the idea that anyone in this country can find a path to economic success regardless of their circumstances at birth. The second... Read more »