The average first-time homebuyer is now 40 — a record high. Here’s why it’s happening and how you can take steps to buy your ...

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Buying your first home can feel like a huge leap. With rising home prices, a competitive housing market, and the weight of ...

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While the homeownership dream may seem more out of reach than ever—exacerbated by high mortgage rates (hovering at 6.3% nationally) and high home prices—first-time borrowers are in a unique position ...

This week, mortgage rates rose to their highest level since May 2024. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage went up three basis points to 7.07% in the week ending May 29, according to ...

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