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Realtor.com®'s best markets for homeowner hopefuls offer more affordable homes and job opportunities as well as other millennials and a good mix of amenities

For every 10 homes for sale last year, there are less than five today

Not having enough money for down payment is holding 44% of first-timers back

In San Jose, Calf., renters signing a 12-month lease today would save nearly $5,000 compared to pre-pandemic prices

Since the start of the pandemic home prices have risen 14.3%, new listings are 27% lower, there are 50% fewer homes on the market and homes are selling almost a week faster