It’s true that saving for a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership. Here's how to it do strategically.

The first step of the homebuying process can be one of the hardest ...

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. In 2025, the typical U.S. household needs about ...

A point is prepaid interest; so buying points is paying part of your mortgage interest upfront instead of over the life of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Data: Realtor.com; Note: Calculated using personal savings rate, median household income and median down payment amount; Chart: Axios Visuals The average time it takes to save for a home down payment ...

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 ...

Recent data show how typical down payments have jumped since the pandemic for first-time and repeat homebuyers alike Nastasic / Getty Images The average down payment for 2024–25 buyers hit 19%, the ...

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 ...

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.

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.