Arizona Remains a Top State for First-Time Home Buyers

Arizona remains a top state for first-time home buyers

A historic low amount of home purchases were made by first-time home buyers in the U.S. in 2024, but many cities in Arizona rank near the top of the list for those who want to buy their first home. Surprise (No. 4) and Gilbert (No. 6) both ranked in the top 10 among 300 cities across the nation that were analyzed by the personal finance website, WalletHub. Chandler (No. 11), Peoria (No. 13), Scottsdale (No. 21), Yuma (No. 27) and Mesa (No. 34) a…

Florida Cities Dominate Top 10 Best Places for First-Time Homebuyers, Report Finds

A recent report by WalletHub has identified the best and worst cities for first-time homebuyers, with Palm Bay, Florida, topping the best list. Five additional Florida locations—Tampa, Cape Coral, Orlando, Lakeland, and Sunrise—are among the top 10 cities ripe for picking by first-time potential buyers. Other cities that made the Top 10 list include Boise, Idaho; Surprise and Gilbert, Arizona; and Huntsville, Alabama. WalletHub, a national perso…