Current housing market especially tough on first-time home buyers
PUBLISHED Monday, April 13, 2026 · eric schansberg
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- ⬤ The current housing market is challenging for first-time home buyers due to a backlog of construction and hesitant sellers.
- ⬤ Homeowners are reluctant to sell their homes due to advantageous, low-interest loans.
- ⬤ This has created a perfect storm that is making it difficult for first-time buyers to enter the market.
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