First-time homebuyers can get grants to cover down payments and closing costs. Learn how to qualify and find programs.

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...

The path to homeownership often seems daunting, particularly for first-time buyers facing rising prices and strict lending requirements. Yet numerous programs exist to ease this transition, many of ...

While the homeownership dream may seem more out of reach than ever—exacerbated by high mortgage rates (hovering at 6.3% nationally) and high home prices—first-time borrowers are in a unique position ...

Buying a home these days can be tricky with high mortgage interest rates—but these cities could be your best bet Now can be a tough time to buy a home, especially as a first-time buyer, for a few ...