April 22, 2025

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Buying Your First Home at 38? Perfect Timing

In 2024, the average first-time homebuyer in the U.S. is 38 years old. So if you're thinking about buying your first home at 38, you're not behind—you’re actually right on schedule. That’s up from 33 in 2020 and 31 between 1993 and 2018. If you're renting in your 30s or 40s, you might wonder: Did I miss my window?​ Short answer: Not at all.​ In fact, you're right on time. There are solid...

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