First time home buyers

Sales of previously owned homes rose in November to an almost 11-year high, indicating demand picked up momentum heading into the end of the year.

Here's a look at the 11 housing markets where the share of entry-level homes for sale is greater than the share of first time home buyer shoppers.

Supply constraints tempered real estate and title professionals' outlook for the home purchase market over the next year, according to First American Financial Corp.'s fourth quarter Real Estate Sentiment Index.

Nonbank mortgage employment fell for the second consecutive month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On the cusp of a new year — and winter — Twin Cities housing construction posted stellar late-season gains.

New Penn Financial has entered into a pilot program to provide mortgage financing to participants in Home Partners of America's Lease Purchase program.

Sometimes reaching underserved borrowers takes experimenting with changes to the mortgage finance system. That's why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working with lenders to test innovative loan products that meet borrowers' evolving needs.

Home price appreciation continues to increase at a much higher than normal pace, although the rate of growth has been slowing since the summer.

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose to a four-month high, indicating demand was firming at the start of the quarter as the impact from the late summer hurricanes faded, according to a National Association of Realtors report.

Potential first-time home buyers can save money for a down payment if they are able to use a special account just for that purpose.