The average first-time buyer is 40, the oldest on record. Why that means many Americans start homeownership $150K behind
Buying your first home at 40 doesn’t make you late. It just means you’re part of the new normal. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median age for first-time buyers hit a record 40 in 2025 (1). Even more concerning, NAR estimates that delaying a first home purchase until age 40 rather … Read more