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The Homebuying Market Could Normalize Again In Five Years, But Starter Homes Are Getting Harder To Find

Residential homes are seen in the United States. The share of starter-priced homes on the market has declined since 2019, according to new Realtor.com data. (Credit: Getty Images)

The U.S. housing market could become significantly more affordable over the next five years, but first-time buyers may still struggle to find homes within their budgets as the supply of starter-priced properties continues to shrink, according to two new reports.

A new analysis from Redfin found that housing costs could return to what the brokerage considers normal levels by 2031 if mortgage rates decline to 6% and annual home-price growth remains around 2.1%.

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