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Survey: First-time buyers remain optimistic despite affordability hurdles Many first-time homebuyers still plan to purchase homes despite affordability challenges, with buyers increasingly willing to compromise on location, size and financing strategies to enter the market. First-time buyers may be growing more flexible and financially prepared, even as affordability chal...

Rate-locked homeowners still reluctant to sell While most homeowners with low mortgage rates say they plan to stay put, surveys suggest lifestyle shifts and affordability concerns may eventually drive more listings. Most homeowners sitting on sub-6% mortgages aren't going anywhere soon — but the picture isn't entirely bleak for inventory-starv...