The typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old. According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of a first-time buyer reached a record high of 40, up from 38 the year before. First-time buyers also represented just 21% of home purchases.
As a millennial myself, that one really stood out to me.
Making the jump from renting to owning in Petaluma can feel huge, especially when the down payment or monthly payment feels like the biggest hurdle. But you don’t have to decide on your own that homeownership is out of reach.
One thing I like to suggest is “practice the payment.” And if the down payment is the roadblock, there are down payment assistance options that may be worth exploring depending on your situation.
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Petaluma or Sonoma County, talk with a mortgage lender before you count yourself out. See where you are, learn what options may be available to you, and make a plan from there.
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Source: National Association of REALTORS®, 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
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The Typical First Time Homebuyer is Now 40
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Holly Solari@hollysolari
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