Recent data show how typical down payments have jumped since the pandemic for first-time and repeat homebuyers alike Nastasic / Getty Images The average down payment for 2024–25 buyers hit 19%, the ...

With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states. By Ann Carrns Wishing you could buy a home? It can ...

Buying a home is a significant milestone, but the financial barrier of a down payment can make it difficult for many prospective homeowners to get started. Fortunately, various down payment assistance ...

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Detroit is the city with the lowest "barrier to homeownership," according to a new RealtyHop report. Would-be buyers in Detroit can come up with a 20% down payment in just 2.53 years, according to the ...

The typical US homebuyer now requires about seven years to save for a down payment, but the timeline varies dramatically by region, from less than two years in an affordable metro with a large ...

Even though down payments remain an obstacle to prospective homebuyers across the country, affordability conditions have improved significantly in the past three years. That’s the key takeaway from a ...