Now that 2021 is nearly behind us, Realtor.com looked at who were the real estate winners this year, and who got the short end of the “For Sale” sign stick.
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Affordability constraints in the still-competitive real-estate market are making it harder for first-time home buyers to lock in deals.
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First-time homebuyers used to have a friend in their corner: the U.S. government. But Uncle Sam isn’t helping as much in today’s competitive housing market.
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A new bill in Congress could help first-time homebuyers by providing a low-interest, 20-year mortgage. But would it work in today’s competitive market?
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Nearly half of homeowners, 44%, report they weren’t aware of the costs associated with buying a home, according to a Realtor.com survey in July.
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The Biden administration is poised to unveil a series of steps to boost the financing and construction of entry-level homes and rental properties, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The nation is in the throes of an unprecedented housing crisis. First-time homebuyers are one of the casualties as many are priced out of the market.
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Buyers far from big cities lose out to investors and deep-pocket rivals in places where properties until a year ago offered affordable entry to the middle class.
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The high prices and lack of homes on the market don’t seem to be stopping many first-time buyers from diving into the ultracompetitive housing market.
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First-time buyers are facing a supercharged housing market, with record-high prices, low mortgage rates, and a historic inventory shortage.
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