Palm Bay, Cape Coral and Tampa top WalletHub’s list of the best markets for first-time homebuyers. However, a closer look at the rankings shows first-timers may need to sacrifice quality of life for affordability gains.
Source: Inman News
Florida dominates list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers
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