(InvestigateTV) — Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most people make, and for first-time buyers the process can feel especially overwhelming. Nikita Williams, a residential and ...

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the typical age people purchase their first home in the U.S. has risen to an all-time high of 40 years old. First-time buyers represented only ...