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 ...

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 ...

Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.

First-time buyers in 2026 are leveraging grants, ARMs, and resource pooling as NAR sees affordability improvements.