The median age for first-time homebuyers in the US has reached a record high of 38, three years older than the previous year, reflecting economic challenges and higher home prices, according to the ...

Down payments have surged since before the pandemic. How much are first-time and repeat buyers really putting down today, and how does your number compare?

If you're struggling to afford homeownership, you're not alone. In the U.S. in 2025, the average age of first-time homebuyers clocked in at 40 years old, up from age 29 in 1985, according to a new ...