First-time buyers in 2026 are leveraging grants, ARMs, and resource pooling as NAR sees affordability improvements.

For 2026, grant amounts increase to up to $9,000, with down payment assistance available up to $24,000. We want ...

Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first — can feel impossible. But you don’t have to do it by yourself: There are many first-time homebuyer grants that can help. These ...

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 ...

“First-time buyers face high home prices, high mortgage interest rates and limited inventory, making them a decade older with ...