Saving for a down payment remains one of the biggest barriers to homeownership in the U.S., even as housing market conditions show signs of improvement.

Key Takeaways It took the typical American seven years to save for the median down payment for a house, down from the peak a few years ago but still above pre-pandemic levels.Down payments have gotten ...

Do you dream of owning a home but struggle with the financial realities of bringing that dream to life? Before you’re ready to talk with a mortgage lender and start seeing what’s within reach, it’s ...

It took the typical Tampa Bay household nearly seven years to save for a median home down payment in 2025, according to a ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saving for a down payment remains one of the biggest barriers to homeownership in the U.S., even as housing market conditions improve. In 2025, the typical ...

According to Realtor.com, homeownership in 2026 is forecast to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. Saving up for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home. Over ...

Giving your child money toward a down payment can help them save money and borrow less when buying a home. This can be especially helpful when they're dealing with soaring home prices and ...

Saving for a down payment remains one of the biggest barriers to homeownership nationwide, but a new report from Realtor.com shows San Antonio area buyers face a far shorter wait than most Americans.

It may not seem like it’s possible to save for a down payment while you’re still renting, but you can do it. Not surprisingly, the first piece of savings advice is to follow a budget. Many articles on ...

Homebuyers are getting a bit more relief as mortgage rates continue to slide. The average 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.5% on Thursday, down from 6.56% the previous week and well below the 2025 peak of ...