The average first-time homebuyer is now 40, the oldest on record, yet buying this late can leave you $150K behind in equity. Is it still worth it?

House wealth and equity play a role, too.
CNBC

The average first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old. How to buy sooner

If you're struggling to afford homeownership, you're not alone. In the U.S. in 2025, the average age of first-time homebuyers clocked in at 40 years old, up from age 29 in 1985, according to a new ...
Forbes

5 ChatGPT Hacks Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Use Now

Mortgage rates are at an 11-month low and could drop further. First-time home buyers could benefit from a bit of an AI assist. Mortgage rates just hit an 11-month low. That’s not hype. That’s the ...
Entrepreneur

First-Time Home Buyers Are Now Older Than Ever

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the typical age people purchase their first home in the U.S. has risen to an all-time high of 40 years old. First-time buyers represented only ...
Business Insider

The number of first-time homebuyers is plummeting. Why that's bad news for the US economy.

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