Is Ohio really that great of a place for first-time homebuyers?

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In Toledo, Ohio, buyers earning at least $75,000 can afford to purchase 61% of listings, according to the National Association of Realtors and realtor.com.

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You need to make at least $64,500 a year to afford your first home, says Redfin

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Homes are getting less affordable for first-time buyers, Redfin said.

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First-time homebuyers in Alabama can get down payment assistance, tax credits, and more

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Kentucky first-time homebuyer programs offer down-payment assistance and tax credits

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First-time homebuyer programs for North Dakota residents in 2023

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First-time homebuyer programs in Montana 2023

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I bought a house at age 23. Here's what the process was like and my tips for other young first-time homebuyers.

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Stephon Solomon bought his first home at only 23 years old. He said it's not as unattainable as people might think.

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Be on the lookout for these six red flags in the homebuying process. It could save you thousands, a real-estate attorney said.

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Real-estate attorney Douglas R. Miller said he's seen agents sneak unrelated fees into contracts.

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A 23-year-old teacher got $25,000 to buy a house so she could live and work in the same city as her students

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Lillian Snoeyink receives a $25,000 housing grant.
Lillian Snoeyink, right, a teacher from Holland, Michigan, received a $25,000 housing grant from her school district.

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I felt pressured to buy a nearly $1 million house at age 27 — and I deeply regret it

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Elsa and her husband bought a four-bedroom house in Chantilly, Virginia.

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