First time home buyers

Housing construction in the Twin Cities metro rose nearly 17 percent in July, but most of that gain was apartments.

Garden State Home Loans has launched a 1% down payment program for first-time buyers, opening the door for millennial purchasers.

The cheapest housing markets aren't always the most affordable cities for first-time home buyers and existing homeowners. Here's a look at 12 cities with low home prices, but where other factors put a damper on purchasing power.

Home prices in South Florida increased 5.3% in May from a year ago, a sign that recent gains are moderating, a new report shows.

About 33% of millennials who purchased their first home say the desire to have a better space or yard for a dog influenced their decision to buy.

JPMorgan Chase’s home lending unit is trying to position itself as the solution for millennials who increasingly want to buy their first homes despite rising prices and other affordability hurdles.

Sales of existing homes grew less than 1% in June in Wisconsin and the United States, held back by a short supply of houses for sale.

Steady price gains in 20 U.S. cities in May indicate that a tight supply of properties paired with increased demand is boosting home values.

The momentum Chicago-area housing sales had earlier this year has faded.

Rather than working with large-scale investors, Freddie Mac said it will focus on assisting community organizations and local institutions to fund single-family properties for renters with special needs.