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.

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

A new pilot program is promising to make it easier for Nova Scotians to become homeowners by slashing the minimum down ...

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 ...