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Fortune
Kenny Parcell

How prospective first-time homebuyers can succeed in today’s real estate market

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With higher mortgage rates and relentless competition for the few houses on the market, homeownership may feel more elusive than ever for young people in America.

Our latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report found that first-time homebuyers accounted for just 26% of all home purchases in the United States last year. That’s the lowest level in 41 years. 

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