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According to a recent report from the NAR , down payments remain one of the biggest hurdles  for prospective homeowners. That’s why, as you map out your path to homeownership, it’s worth understanding exactly how the size of your down payment shapes your mortgage experience and even how it reflects broader trends across the country. Geographic Gaps: Where People Put Down More and Less NAR analyzed 216 major U.S. metropolitan areas using 2024 data, and found a huge variation i

As of mid-October 2025, the housing market is navigating a unique set of headwinds. The recent federal government shutdown has disrupted regular data releases, delayed certain home closings and construction permit approvals, and created a softer, more cautious climate for both buyers and sellers.   Gen Z buyers aren’t backing down A new survey shows that Gen Z buyers aren’t backing down from homeownership, even in today’s tough market. While 82% admit it’s harder for their ge

With rising home prices and changing lifestyles, today’s buyers are finding new, strategic ways to make homeownership more affordable ....

Source: NAR Today’s boomers are trading mortgages for mobility, often with more space and better amenities. Practitioners should study up...