NY congressman announces first-time buyer coronavirus relief plan
Rep. Sean Mahoney's (NY-18) First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act would allow buyers to use retirement savings to fund their down payment penalty-free
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
7 things your first-time buyer should know about getting a loan right now
Ohio-based loan officer Breon Price shares what your first-time buyers can do to increase their chance of approval despite tighter lending standards amid the coronavirus pandemic
by Marian McPherson May 14
Share of first-time buyers reaches highest peak since 1993
The number of first-time homebuyers exceeded 2 million for the third consecutive year in 2019, according to Genworth Mortgage Insurance
by Marian McPherson Mar 18
Working with first-time homebuyers? Make it simple for them
Many first-time homebuyers are overwhelmed by the process. Take time to explain everything from start to finish and ease their anxiety — and you might just develop a lifetime client
by Missy Yost Jan 27
All signs point to a strong housing market in 2020
Opinion
Thanks to increased wage growth, a slowing of home price appreciation and a predicted surge in first-time buyers, the new year should start off with a bang
by Lew Sichelman Nov 19
Buying your first home without regrets: 24 mistakes to avoid
Opinion
Minimize some of the roadblocks along the path to happy homeownership
by Sharron St. John Sep 26
What a savvy real estate agent could do to get me in a home
To snag a millennial buyer, you just have to be available
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 13
How to eliminate common roadblocks to homeownership
Don't let your homebuyers be surprised by unexpected expenses
by Ray Rodriguez Nov 22
Everything's bigger in Texas, including home size
From entry-level to luxury homes, Texas still has plenty of elbow room
by Sam Brannan Aug 24
What ever happened to 'skin in the game'?
4 ways to reduce defaults without shutting out new buyers
by Steve Cook Aug 22
The 20% fallacy: Why you do NOT need 20% down -- or do you?
Homebuyers have more options than they realize
by Steve Cook Jul 11
5 good reasons not to freak out over higher interest rates
Keep your cool throughout the homebuying process
by Steve Cook Jun 8
Zillow names Indianapolis, Chicago, Houston among top first-time buyer markets
Chicago and Houston have booming job growth, which attracts first-time buyers settling in careers
by Britt Chester Apr 29
Young families are flocking to Texas, Houston
Houston ranks No. 2 in measures that attract young families
by Kimberley Sirk Feb 18
AEI warns: ‘Ignore problematic NAR data on first-time buyer activity’