The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment ...

Saving for a down payment is no small feat. Zown, a digital real estate platform, aims to make home buying more affordable and efficient. Buyers are matched with licensed Zown agents, who are paid ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

A down payment is the portion of a home’s purchase price the buyer isn’t financing with a mortgage. The amount is paid upfront at closing. Depending on the buyer’s finances and the type of loan, down ...

In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same. By Anna Fixsen Last summer, after years of bouncing ...