First-Time Home Buyers Want a Forever Home. It's Easier to Trade Up Later
The average American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. So, why would first-time buyers think they're purchasing a forever home?
August 13, 2025 3 min read
The average American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. So, why would first-time buyers think they're purchasing a forever home?
There are more down payment assistance programs than ever. Yet many first-time home buyers don't understand them or don't know they exist.
Congress moves to kill "trigger leads," the sales calls and messages that plague mortgage applicants.
The lender needs proof of homeowners insurance and the cost immediately after you receive an accepted offer on a home. Not having insurance in place will delay your closing.
Refinances surged this week as borrowers took advantage of falling mortgage rates following last week's grim jobs report.
Buy Now, Pay Later lender Klarna worries lenders will penalize borrowers who use its service.
Making an offer on a home is a pivotal moment for first-time buyers. With the right preparation, including pre-approval, proof of funds, and a smart strategy, you’ll be ready to compete and move forward with confidence.
Just about all the recent data show home prices plateauing. Is this an opportunity for first-time home buyers?
On Wednesday, the president signed into law new legislation that could save many veterans from foreclosure.
Should borrowers refinance their ARMs to fixed-rate mortgages? Or are their "ARM caps" enough to protect them?
