Down payments reached 14.4% and $30,250 nationally in Q4 2024, setting a new Q4 high. Taken…
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Down Payments Continue Upward, Hitting a Q4 PeakAs prices and mortgage rates remain elevated relative to last year, home buyers face a complicated…
Mar 27, 2025 -
Three-Quarters of Americans View Homeownership as Part of the American DreamThough today’s housing market presents a challenge for many hopeful homeowners, a recent Realtor.com survey reveals…
Jan 14, 2025 -
The Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025In this 2025 update to our best markets for first-time homebuyers, we will highlight which markets…
Jan 9, 2025 -
Down Payments Ease in Q3, but Remain Near Recent Highs
As prices and mortgage rates remain elevated relative to last year, home buyers face a complicated…
Oct 22, 2024 -
The Best Time To Buy a Home Is the Week of Sept. 29 – Oct. 5Relief may be on the horizon as the season quickly approaches the best time to buy…
Sep 10, 2024 -
Down Payment Share Reaches Q1 High, but Down Payments Fall From Historical Peak
As prices and mortgage rates remain elevated relative to last year, home buyers face a complicated…
May 14, 2024 -
Assumable Mortgages Offer Some Buyers AffordabilityIn today’s high mortgage rate environment, buyers are eager to find creative ways to lessen the…
Feb 29, 2024 -
Americans Hold on to the Dream of HomeownershipHousing affordability has challenged the resolve of many homebuying hopefuls over the last couple of years…
Feb 21, 2024