Money Why the amount of first-time homebuyers is dropping drastically, and what’s being done? November 3, 2022November 3, 2022Terry Collins, USA TODAYComments Off on Why the amount of first-time homebuyers is dropping drastically, and what’s being done? Homebuyers in America are getting older as the number of first-time buyers dips as high mortgage and inflation rates reign, realtors' report said.