Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.
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Apr 27th, 2026
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According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below):If you’re wondering...
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The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring
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Apr 20th, 2026
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For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.Not because you weren’t ready.Not because you weren’t trying.But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t work.That’s why so many first-time buyers stepped back.But after years of...
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Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
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Apr 15th, 2026
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If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most....
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Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.
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Apr 13th, 2026
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With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember.While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off the table. You just have...
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When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead
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Apr 9th, 2026
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For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like...
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