# First-Time Buyers Adapt to Own Homes | Hartford News

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-09-12T13:32:03+00:00
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First-time homebuyers are bending rules to own a home, with 74% open to 50-year mortgages and 78% of younger buyers willing to tap their 401(k)s. Half are eyeing fixer-uppers, while 67% plan to get family financial help—especially Gen Z and millennials. Despite high rates and affordability hurdles, 81% still see homeownership as a smart long-term bet. Many are cutting retirement savings or bracing for mortgage payments eating up 26-35% of income. The median buyer is now 40, but younger ones aim to enter sooner—and most plan to stay put for over a decade. Buyers are boosting credit scores and budgeting, but many feel lost navigating insurance, closing costs, and lender talks. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ba48a8d06e31a919

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