Andrea Riquier is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor. She is a New York-based writer covering mortgages and the housing market. She was previously at Dow Jones MarketWatch, on the housing market ...

Buying a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 would have been like finding dirt-cheap eggs — difficult. Though home prices decreased slightly and the number of homes crept up, the market remained ...

Buying your first home can feel like juggling a dozen moving parts at once, from finding the right lender to signing the final papers. Knowing the steps ahead of time can make the process less ...

If you bought your first home in 2024, congratulations! It’s a big step and a lot of responsibility. Even better, it may bring you tax advantages that might be helpful as April 15 approaches. Here’s ...

Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first — can feel impossible. But you don’t have to do it by yourself: There are many first-time homebuyer grants that can help. These ...

A Bronx woman is turning a fixer-upper into a family home with the help of thousands of dollars in assistance. First-time homeowner Keyla Guerrero purchased the co-op just a few months ago. While the ...