Last year's stimulus could still be fueling this year's home purchases
Nearly 1 in 4 people planning to buy a home in the next 12 months set aside stimulus money for the transaction, a Redfin survey shows
by Daniel Houston Feb 4
Demand for houses is way up. Are first-time buyers driving it there?
The share of first-time homebuyers was up last year, but far below the runup to the housing crash of 2008, according to NAR's Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. What's happening?
by Daniel Houston Jan 10
My journey through inventory hell had a fairy tale ending
Opinion
When my fiancée and I began house hunting as first-time homebuyers in December 2020, we were told the market was extremely competitive. Little did we know just how bad it was
by Rachel Mastandrea Apr 13
Joe Biden wins 2020 presidential election
Here's what a Biden presidency may mean for the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Nov 7
A superior virtual tour will answer these 10 questions
Answering these questions live will give your prospective buyers the best virtual tour experience
by Nicole Solari Jun 8
Why I recommend Credit Karma to my clients
Opinion
By understanding what Credit Karma does and how it works, you'll put yourself in a better position as an agent to help potential buyers improve their credit score
by Bill Gassett May 29
80% of buyers have had timeline interrupted by COVID-19: OJO
Many consumers are lowering their targeted price point in case another pandemic comes, according to the survey
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
The anxiety of homebuying in the time of coronavirus
Opinion
A first-time buyer — Inman reporter Andrea Brambila — goes through a day of socially distanced showings and wonders how to make the right choice while existing in a bubble
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
The Homebuyer Files: 3 first-time homeowners on why they purchased
Three first-time homeowners shared how an impending marriage, a growing family and the desire to build equity pushed them to make the purchase of a lifetime
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
How teams help first-time homebuyers
Opinion
It’s key for Realtor success that new homebuyers know you and your team.
by Jay Dongieux Dec 19
6 tips for throwing a successful first-time homebuyer event
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
What 35 years of NAR surveys tell us about real estate
5 things we've learned about consumer habits from a longstanding tradition
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 25