With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lenders who reframe down payment assistance as a mainstream financial strategy — not a niche product — can expand their ...

Affordability challenges are rampant for home buyers due to the perfect storm of low inventory, high demand, rising prices and mortgage rates stubbornly stuck above 6 percent. For first-time buyers, ...

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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 them had always wanted to be homeowners, as it ...