We’ve got three years’ worth of pent-up demand, which has been on the sidelines since 2022,” says Raymond James analyst Buck Horne, who covers home builders.But buyers largely aren’t back in the ...

The median age of a first-time homebuyer increased from 35 in 2023 to 38 in 2024. Still, it's not impossible to buy for the first time, and some cities have better conditions than others.

I’m thinking the “best time” to buy O was back in September/October of 2023 when the price dipped down into the high 40s. I bought some then, but not nearly enough in retrospect.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, want to upsize/downsize or move closer to work or family, it's critical to stay within ...