How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

The typical US homebuyer now requires about seven years to save for a down payment, but the timeline varies dramatically by region, from less than two years in an affordable metro with a large ...

Down-payment assistance programs can help first-time homebuyers on Long Island cut down on the time they need to save to purchase a home. But first-time buyers need to know how to apply. The need for ...

Unsure how she could afford her own apartment in the city, a young renter scoured government programs and found one that worked for her. Here’s where she landed. Gianna Llewellyn has come a long way ...

A new study showed that it took about seven years to save for down payment in 2025. That's faster than in 2022, but still much longer than before the pandemic.