First Time Buyers

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Young couple looking discouraged outside a house, symbolizing the financial challenges faced by first-time homebuyers in a difficult market.

Real Estate

First-time buyers face historic barrier despite falling sales

The income required to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced single-family home soared to $109,152 in June 2026.

Aaron Blake·September 19, 2026

Young couple looking at a 'For Sale' sign with a large mansion in the background, symbolizing the difficulty for first-time homebuyers.

Real Estate

Housing Market Trends: First-Time Buyers Drop to Record Low 21%

The rate of first-time homebuyers in the US has plummeted to a record low of 21% of all buyers, a level not seen since 1981, according to Houston Agent Magazine and Fortune .

Aaron Blake·April 21, 2026