Andrea Riquier is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor. She is a New York-based writer covering mortgages and the housing market. She was previously at Dow Jones MarketWatch, on the housing market ...

In 2025, first-time buyers had an average age of 40, according to the National Association of Realtors, an all-time high. And the share of first-time homebuyers on the market has decreased to a record ...

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 ...

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.

The system seems rigged against people trying to buy primary residences, especially first-time buyers.