So much for a starter home. A new analysis from home finance site This First Home found that California is home to some of the worst metro areas in America for first-time homebuyers — with San Jose ...

It’s rough out there for a first-time homebuyer. Nowhere is it rougher than California, where the home prices give new ...

First-time homebuyers in California have just 20 days starting tomorrow to lock in up to $150,000 in down payment assistance through a revived state program aimed at easing the crushing cost of buying ...

The California Housing Finance Authority is relaunching its Dream For All program on Feb. 24, which offers first-time homebuyers up to 20% of a home's purchasing price to assist with closing and ...

Progressive reports that first-time homebuyers face barriers like high prices and outdated beliefs, but new resources and ...

As of late 2025, first-time homebuyers made up just 21% of the real estate market, according to the National Association of Realtors. There’s a reason for that. In March, the median existing home sold ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The image of a young married couple buying a home to begin their life journey is a fleeting one. A survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors showed the median ...

In 2025, the median down payment for first-time homebuyers was 10% — the highest median since 1989, according to the National ...