The average down payment was 13.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report by Realtor.com. The median down payment amount was $26,000. Both figures are up year over year but down from ...

A detailed breakdown of the cost of buying and selling a home in 2026, including fees, taxes, insurance, and expenses buyers ...

First-time homebuyers may use all their reserves to pay for a down payment and closing costs. Rewriting their budget and ...

Two years ago, Becerra bought her house in Bentonville, Ark., after a year of buckling down to save up. She took a second job ...

Using a 401(k) for a home down payment may sound appealing in a tough housing market—but the long-term cost to your ...

The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise as housing costs remain high There's been an increase in the number of down-payment assistance programs across the country. Many now allow ...

There are now 2,000 home-buying assistance programs across the U.S.

A "for sale" sign is posted outside a home in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially if you ...

LOS ANGELES — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially if you’ve struggled to scrape together enough money to buy. But should you? Most 401(k) and similar ...