Homeownership remains an important goal for many Americans, but the journey to purchasing a first home has become increasingly complex. Economic and societal shifts have changed who first-time homebuyers are, how they finance their purchase, and the challenges they face along the way.

Download our infographic to explore today's first-time homebuyer and the key trends helping to shape their path to homeownership.

Data featured in this infographic is sourced from the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers unless otherwise noted. (https://prc-pa.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NAR-2025-Profile-of-Buyers-Sellers.pdf)

1. Federal Reserve, Distributional Financial Accounts (DFA): Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. (https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/chart/index.html)

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