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 ...

The average Michigan home costs about $260,000 in mid-2025, according to Zillow. With home values expected to rise, now could be a good time to invest in your first home — if you can afford it.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Purchasing a home is a significant milestone, but for many first-time buyers, the process can feel overwhelming. “From understanding mortgage options to saving for a down ...

More barriers are going up for people trying to buy a home. Nonpermanent residents will no longer be eligible for government-backed loans, according to one of several new directives from the White ...

The signs are plentiful, but the buy-unobtainable, at least for many trying to break into the housing market across Southern California for the very first time. Joshua Thompson is in the market, but ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Rachael Danigelis and her husband, Nathan, found out they were expecting their first child, their cozy rental suddenly felt a bit too small. Both of ...

The landscape of first-time home buying in the U.S. is fraught with challenges compounded by stagnant wages, increasing living costs, and fluctuating economic conditions. Adding in constraints of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. It used to be said that owning a home protected you from ...