New York is one of the most expensive states to buy a home in the U.S., driven by high prices in New York City, Westchester and Long Island. As of Dec. 2025, the median home sales price has increased ...
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Are you a first-time homebuyer in New York City? The city’s HomeFirst program helps prospective homeowners by giving them up to $100,000 for down payments or closing costs. A one-to ...
The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...
Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...
Stop us if you’ve heard this story before: The housing market remains stuck. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. It’s the same case with home prices. Oh, and it’s a terrible time to be a first-time ...
Builders and lenders are increasing incentives like grants, price reductions, and mortgage rate buy-downs for first-time buyers in 2026. NAR sees these trends as key to improved affordability. AI ...