New Neighbors Bank Analysis Reveals the Top 10 U.S. Cities Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Afford to Put Down Roots in 2026

New Neighbors Bank Analysis Reveals the Top 10 U.S. Cities Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Afford to Put Down Roots in 2026

Mid-sized Midwest metros stand out as affordability, job stability and quality of life outweigh coastal price pressures COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighbors Bank today released its list of Best Cities

Davenport among best US cities for 1st-time Homebuyers

Davenport is No. 5 on the 2026 Neighbors Bank Best U.S. Cities for First-Time Homebuyers list for affordable housing, quality of life.

First-Time Buyers Find Rare Breathing Room as Realtor.com Names 2026 Hotspots

AUSTIN, TX — For young Americans still hoping to crack the housing market, Realtor.com’s latest ranking delivers a surprising message: opportunity has not vanished, but it has shifted east. The company’s Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026 places Rochester, New York, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Granite City, Illinois at the top of a list that favors affordability, livability, and economic stability over flashier, high-priced metros.…