Will Trump’s Flurry of Housing Proposals Move the Needle on Affordability?
President Donald Trump has floated several controversial ideas to help make housing affordable again. But his latest pitch—allowing Americans to ...
Tag: Down payments
Average Time Saving for a Down Payment Now Seven Years: Realtor.com
A down payment on a home is a crucial part of the financial hurdle that homebuyers need to pass before ...
High Down Payments Favor Wealthy Buyers, Pricing Out Others
As the fourth quarter of 2025 gets underway, experts highlight the cooling nature of the housing market, with home sales ...
Home Down Payments Reached Record High During 2024
Down payments noticeably increased during 2024, according to the latest findings from Realtor.com—the report states that 2024 saw the highest ...
Study: Only 4 States Are Affordable for Typical U.S. Homebuyers
It's no question that affordability is stratified, and as such, housing markets tend to differentiate from state to state. According ...
Freddie Mac Expands Assistance for Very-Low-Income Purchase Borrowers
Freddie Mac announced that potential homebuyers earning 50% of area median income or less are eligible for a $2,500 credit ...
Freddie Mac Announces New Down Payment Assistance Program
Freddie Mac has announced new, standardized mortgage documents that increase clarity, consistency and accessibility of down payment assistance (DPA) programs ...
Down Payments Reach New Peak, Presenting Further Challenge for Buyers
According to research by realtor.com®, down payments on homes in the U.S. reached a new peak in Q3 2023. The ...
Down-Payment Help Is More Common Among Younger Generations
In a market full of challenges for first-time and repeat homebuyers alike, nearly 2 in 5 homeowners (39%) have received ...
NAR Reports Identify Barriers to Homeownership
There’s no market without buyers, but that doesn’t mean that buying a home is easy for them. Two new surveys ...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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