For many American adults, buying a home for the first time is a key financial achievement, as well as a symbol of independence. However, the ability to achieve this milestone has changed over recent ...

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 ...

In this Aug. 29, 2017 photo, water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. This story originally aired on "Marketplace" on May 22.

WalletHub and SmartAsset released their rankings of the best U.S. cities for first-time home buyers. Cities in Florida, Texas, Wisconsin and Arizona ranked as some of the best places to buy a first ...