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 ...

For years, the steep cost of entry into homeownership has blocked countless Americans from building wealth through property. Now, programs designed to bridge the gap between savings and purchase price ...

"It has not been this easy in 15 years to buy your first house with little to no money down," says Jeff Welgan.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The median down payment among first-time homebuyers across the country is the highest its been in more than 35 years, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. This year, median ...

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%, ...