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242 U.S. cities have $1 million starter homes, Zillow finds

242 U.S. cities have $1 million starter homes, Zillow finds

Summary

A new study by Zillow shows that 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes priced at $1 million or more. This means it is becoming harder for people buying their first home to afford one in many areas.

Key Facts

  • Zillow, a real estate website, researched prices of starter homes in U.S. cities.
  • A starter home is usually the first home a buyer would consider purchasing.
  • There are now 242 cities where these entry-level homes cost $1 million or more.
  • This number is the highest ever recorded by Zillow.
  • Rising home prices make it difficult for first-time buyers to get onto the housing market.
  • Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow, discussed these findings on CBS News.
  • High home prices can affect where people choose to live and buy property.
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