New Neighbors Bank Analysis Reveals the Top 10 U.S. Cities Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Afford to Put Down Roots in 2026

Neighbors Bank today released its list of Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026, highlighting 10 U.S. markets where buyers can find affordable monthly payments, stable jobs and a high quality ...

First-time home buyers in the US are getting older as young Americans struggle to get into the market

Young Americans face big hurdles in today’s market — but it's not impossible.

Top mortgage lenders in the best cities for first-time homebuyers

We picked the best mortgage lenders for first-time homebuyers looking to move to a handful of cities across the U.S.
HousingWire

Creative strategies help first-time buyers enter 2026 housing market

Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...
The New York Times

First-Time Home Buyers Are Older Than Ever

“It’s kind of a shocking number,” said an economist with the National Association of Realtors. By Julia Carpenter The path to homeownership continues to get longer, with the median age of first-time ...
USA Today

First-time buyers in the housing market are at an all-time low

As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low. Just 21% of buyers were first-timers in the 12 months ending June 2025, the National ...
HousingWire

First-time homebuyer share at record low, age at record high

First-time homebuyers fell to a historic low of 21% of all U.S. home purchasers this year, according to NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. The share has been cut in half since 2007, as ...