First-time homebuyer incentives have been proposed in Congress, but none has passed so far. A Facebook post falsely claims a $25,000 credit passed. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ ...

A first-time homebuyer may qualify for special benefits and even tax breaks. And the definition is not always strictly limited to those buying their first homes.

In the past year, multiple Reddit users have asked about a federal grant program appearing to offer up to $25,000 to help first-time homebuyers with down payments and other costs. A VERIFY reader ...

Learn about down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers for up to $30,000. Some types won't have to be repaid.

The 2008 law created a $7,500 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. In 2009, the credit rose to $8,000. That year, an independent Internal Revenue Service watchdog found that 74,000 questionable ...

The typical first-time homebuyer is richer than ever, too. In 2024, they had a median household income of $97,000, up from $95,900 in 2023 and $71,000 in 2022.