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Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment

Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment

by Phil Hall | Aug 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Lower, the homeownership platform designed to help first-time homebuyers build wealth, has rolled out ONE by Lower, a new mortgage program designed to help homebuyers save for a down payment. According to the Columbus, Ohio-based company, eligible buyers contribute as...
California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs

California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs

by Phil Hall | Jul 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

California’s Plumas Association of Realtors announced that its Housing Affordability Fund program provided financial assistance to 24 local residents who bought homes this past year. According to the 156-member association, more than $39,000 was distributed among...
The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…

The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…

by Phil Hall | Jul 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Florida and Arizona dominated the higher rankings of WalletHub’s latest data report “Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026,” while California cities occupied most of the list’s lower ranking levels. For this report, WalletHub number-crunched data...
Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low

Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The number of first-time homebuyers has dropped to an all-time low, according to the 2026 Homebuyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Among the age demographics, Baby Boomers accounted for 42% of today’s property...
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market

First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

First-time homebuyers accounted for 21% of all residential property purchases in Texas during 2025, according to data from Texas Realtors. This is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Last year’s homebuyers in Texas had a median age of 58, tied...
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