Money Why the amount of first-time homebuyers is dropping drastically, and what’s being done? November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Terry Collins, USA TODAY Comments 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.