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President Trump’s plan to restrict institutional investor purchases of single-family homes through bipartisan legislation to promote consumer access to affordable housing does match a past goal pursued by Democrats but has many practical challenges, industry professionals said Thursday. Processing Content “Trying to crack this nut of the affordability issues that we have in this country […]

Almost all of the top markets for first-time homebuyers are located in the eastern half of the United States, a new report from Realtor.com found. Processing Content Rochester, New York, topped the list based on factors including affordability, inventory and local amenities. Rochester placed second last year behind Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which ranks second in 2026.