The accounts would get a 5% income tax credit on annual contributions, and wouldn't be taxed if funds are used to buy a home.

Under the bill, named the Save for Success Act, the money could be used for expenses including closing costs and mortgage ...

Federal tax credits come in a number of flavors, including refundable, nonrefundable and partially refundable. Here’s what you should know heading into tax season.

Property tax reform in Texas is shaping up to be one of the most debated issues of 2026, as many homeowners continue to express frustration with their tax bills. That dissatisfaction persists despite ...

While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started is now. Don’t let the calendar fool you: 12 months to get mortgage-ready ...

A bill giving first-time homebuyers a credit on the state realty transfer tax was approved Wednesday by the House Finance Committee. The committee voted 23-3 for an amended House Bill 1450 sponsored ...

Credit score rules for mortgages are changing in 2026, which may help first-time homebuyers. For years, the minimum FICO score to get a loan for most borrowers has been 620. Now, companies that ...

The age of the typical first-time homebuyer in the United States is now 40 years old, the highest on record. That's up from 33 years old just five years ago, according to the National Association of ...

The program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), aims to encourage private contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) serving low- and middle-income K-12 students.

For the first time on record, the median age of a first-time homebuyer in America is 40 years old, up from 38 last year. That milestone isn’t just a housing statistic. It’s a warning sign for the ...