Buying a home in New York isn’t easy, especially for first-time buyers facing steep prices and limited savings. Fortunately, programs like the HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program, SONYMA ...

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 ...

Buying your first home should be an exciting milestone, but the upfront costs can quickly get out of hand. Fortunately, down payment assistance programs are available to help first-time homebuyers ...

After many years of a tough housing market for potential buyers, things may finally be starting to soften. Mortgage rates "stayed flat" in the first week of September and are "expected to decline even ...

The following is sponsored content part of 11Alive's Money Moves partnership with Delta Community Credit Union. If you're a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Between ...

A home will probably be one of the biggest purchases in your life, and you’ll be making monthly payments for the next 30 years, so realtor Alexei Morgado recommends upgrading your financial profile ...

The journey to buying a first home often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. Many potential buyers find themselves overwhelmed by the complexity of the process, paralyzed by choices, and worried ...

The signs are plentiful, but the buy-unobtainable, at least for many trying to break into the housing market across Southern California for the very first time. Joshua Thompson is in the market, but ...

BUFFALO, NY — In Buffalo, the average home will cost you more than $230,000, a significant amount for first-time homebuyers. "It is a tough market to maneuver," said Mary Jacobs, a real estate agent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. It used to be said that owning a home protected you from ...