With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

IRA withdrawals taken before age 59 1/2 typically incur a 10% penalty. There are some exceptions to that rule, like buying a first-time home. Though it might seem like an easy way to scrounge up a ...

In July 2025, the median down payment on a home in the U.S. was $62,000, according to research from real estate data firm ATTOM. That’s just below 16 percent of the median sale price of a home in the ...

Saving for a down payment is no small feat. Zown, a digital real estate platform, aims to make home buying more affordable and efficient. Buyers are matched with licensed Zown agents, who are paid ...

The signs are plentiful, but the buy-unobtainable, at least for many trying to break into the housing market across Southern California for the very first time. Joshua Thompson is in the market, but ...

Dave Ramsey's 25% house buying rule has some benefits and downsides worth considering. Keep reading as we explore the pros and cons of Ramsey's rule.