US home sales are plunging — but could a ‘magic’ number on mortgage rates finally unlock buyer opportunities?

That’s because, as Redfin’s Chen Zhao explained, unease over housing costs and the overall economy is now impacting sellers ...

First-time home buyers reach historic low: Only 24% enter market

Fewer first-time buyers are taking the plunge into homeownership. Research from the National Association of Realtors shows ...

Q&A with Realtor Corey Welch: Dos and don’ts for first-time home buyers

The Monroe News asked Realtor Corey Welch of Welch Real Estate about the challenges and shifts in today’s housing market, and what advice he can offer to first-time buyers. Welch is a licensed realtor ...

The IRS Is Adjusting Tax Brackets for 2026-and First-Time Buyers Stand To Benefit

The IRS will raise 2026 tax brackets to account for inflation, boosting take-home pay for millions. Here's what it means for ...
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First-time homebuyers in the market consider 'co-buying'

As home-buying costs continue to rise, first-time homebuyers are finding it challenging to enter the market. Some are turning to co-buying as a solution.