Starter home affordability is crawling back. These regions are best for first-time buyers
First-time buyers face a widening divide as starter home affordability shows signs of stabilization in specific regional markets.
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First-time buyers face a widening divide as starter home affordability shows signs of stabilization in specific regional markets.
Only three U.S. states remain where first-time buyers can afford starter homes—coverage highlights the stark regional divide
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