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The journey to buying a first home often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. Many potential buyers find themselves overwhelmed by the complexity of the process, paralyzed by choices, and worried ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

In January, Realtor.com released its annual ranking of the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers.

Homes in major metropolitan areas were difficult to find and largely priced out of reach for first-time buyers in the first quarter of 2020. In 20 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, list prices were more ...