Affordability Archives - Nick DAndrea REALTOR

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

May 7, 2026 Nick D'Andrea

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign

For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because

With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home