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

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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 ...

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(The Center Square) – The median age for a first-time home buyer just hit 40, a record high, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. The median buyer age increased to a ...