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Why First-Time Buyers Should Consider New Construction

First-time buyers looking to save money have traditionally strayed from purchasing new homes, but according to Realtor.com, they may actually be more affordable long term than existing properties. While new homes are 10% to 15% more expensive upfront than resale homes, builders can help new buyers with financing options, and buying new also means bypassing

Student-Loan Repayment Pause Helped Young Americans Become Homeowners

Student loan payments have been paused since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, and according to Realtor.com, that break from monthly repayments allowed Americans between 18 and 35 years of age to participate in the recent homebuying boom. While the share of homeowners aged 18 to 35 averaged 17.8% in 2020, homeownership