First-time buyers need flexible down payment options, generous grants and excellent customer service. CNBC Select has chosen ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

When I was 22 years old, I bought my first home. There was a lot of pride in this moment for me. Until this point, I repeatedly heard that homeownership was one of the smartest financial moves you ...

The starter home is fading fast as today’s buyers skip the first rung of the property ladder and go straight for a long-term play. Fresh data from BMO shows Americans are entering the housing market ...