A shift in the U.S. housing market may finally be opening the door for first-time homebuyers, as improving affordability and rising inventory create new opportunities across several key regions.Jacksonville, Florida, leads the list as the top market for first-time buyers this year, followed by Birmingham, Alabama; San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Houston, Texas. Each of these cities is benefiting from a more favorable balance of home prices, available inventory and buyer competition, according to a new Zillow analysis.Zillow’s rankings are based on several key factors, including rent...
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