It’s a familiar feeling for people searching for a starter home. According to the National Association of Realtors, only 24% of buyers in 2024 were first-time buyers. That’s the lowest share in more ...

Home owners’ association fees: If your home is part of a community with a home owners’ association (HOA)—think condo and townhouse living—fees can range from $100 to $1,000 per month to cover ...

Most major Australian cities are reporting mortgage stress among first-time home buyers due to still-elevated interest rates ...

It's about 20 months quicker to save for an entry-priced unit than a house, new data shows, with the difference even greater ...

Rising mortgage rates and housing prices have reduced affordability, dampening buyer demand and home sales in the process.

A common rule of thumb suggests you need to make $100,000 or more to afford a $400,000 home. But it all depends on your down ...

Buying a house for the first time is no simple task — and there’s almost too much room for mistakes.Experts at Bankrate.com ...

Group chief executive Stuart Haire said 2024 had been commercially successful and the society was focussed on helping home ...

The group, which includes Skipton Building Society, its estate agency arm Connells and other group businesses, also reported record levels of first-time buyer (FTB) support – accounting for 44% of all ...

The Mortgage Chicks, Nicole Johnson and Monica Mays, are sharing what first-time home buyers should keep in mind as they ...

Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.

Despite affordability challenges and racial disparities that have hindered many Black Americans from homeownership, the ...