25 Most Affordable Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
Affordable areas for first-time homebuyers are getting rarer by the day. 25 cities where homeownership is still within reach.
November 11, 2024 12 MIN
Affordable areas for first-time homebuyers are getting rarer by the day. 25 cities where homeownership is still within reach.
Trump told rally-goers in Arizona that mortgage rates would fall to 2% during his presidency. Is that anywhere near possible?
The Fed is all but guaranteed to cut its key interest rate today. Unfortunately, mortgage rates will probably move higher.
Trump will be the president for the next four years. What that could mean for mortgage rates.
Not sure what home you qualify for? We break down how much income you might need to afford a home based on existing debts, rate, and more.
Think today's market is tough? On Halloween 1981, mortgage rates hit 18% and the typical house payment ate up 73% of a family's paycheck.
Despite low nominal prices and payments, 1980s homebuyers had it about as tough as today's buyer. Home payments eat up over half of median incomes in both eras.
How much home you qualify for with an FHA loan depends on many factors but we made some assumptions to give you a ballpark figure based on your income. Check your potential home price.
