Factoid - Friday, March 27, 2026
The National Association of Realtors reported that the median age of U.S. first-time homebuyers increased to a record high of 40 years old in 2025, according to Fortune. High interest rates and low supply were cited as primary drivers behind the statistic. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 6.38% for the week ended 3/26/26, up from 3.17% over the same period five years ago.
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 11:32 AM

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