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Press Release2026-02-10

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers

Tom Barrett
Tom Barrett
RMI-7 · Representative
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Empowering First-Time Homebuyers

<span>Empowering First-Time Homebuyers</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p dir="ltr"><span>The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/first-time-home-buyer-share-falls-to-historic-low-of-21-median-age-rises-to-40"><u>40 years old</u></a><span>, a sure sign that the American Dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for too many young families. Rising home prices and the challenge of saving for a down payment have created significant barriers that prevent hardworking Americans from achieving the stability and security that comes with investing in a home.</span></p></div> <span><span>Jeremiah.Ward@…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-10T15:48:44-05:00" title="Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 15:48">Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:48</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">February 10, 2026 </div>
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