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.

Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone, but with mortgage rates still high and home prices near record levels, it’s also one of the most financially challenging times in recent ...

The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.

Let's get real about buying a home for the first time. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our evaluations, ...

First-time Home Buyer Workshop. When: 4 p.m. Thursday. Where: Gold Mortgage, 511 W. Ninth St. in. Event highlights 1. Tralynn Hightower, a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty in Owasso, is ...

You don’t always need 20% down — here’s how to pay less ...