Megan Aubuchon is a decade ahead of the national average in completing a key life goal: buying a home.
"It was a really cool opportunity to close out on a home, especially as a first-time buyer," said Aubuchon, 23, after she was able to buy a new home in north Springfield earlier in May.
The median age for first-time homebuyers is 33, according to the National Association of Realtors. Aubuchon, though younger than the typical homeowner, is one of many nationwide to take advantage of historically-low interest rates to purchase a home.
Local experts were conflicted, however, when they were asked if they would advise buying a home right now due to market uncertainties.