First-time home buyers are important to the health of the housing market. They typically account for around 40 percent of the homes sold. That number has fallen in recent years …
Young Adults Hold Key
First-time home buyers, typically young adults, are an important demographic when tracking the health of the housing market. That’s because, they typically make up nearly half of all home sales. …
What is an Ideal Down Payment?
The results of a new survey show Americans prefer a 10 percent down payment when buying a house. The 2017 Mortgages In America Survey found it was the most popular …
Fixer-Uppers Prove Popular with First Time Home Buyers
Last year, first-time home buyers spent 22 percent more renovating their new house than buyers the year before. The increase shows a significant spike in younger buyers who are willing …
Why Aren’t More Homeowners Looking To Sell?
Recent real estate data shows home buyer demand is high. There are a lot of buyers looking to take advantage of current conditions out of concern that mortgage rates may …
59 Million Americans Say They Want to Buy
A recent survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates says 59 million Americans are considering buying a home this year. That’s roughly one in four adults. Conducted on behalf of …