US Real Estate

Northeast Leads 2026 Top 10 US Markets for First‑Time Homebuyers

For the second year in a row, no Western regions were named among Realtor.com’s top potential markets for young homeowners.
Northeast Leads 2026 Top 10 US Markets for First‑Time Homebuyers
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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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Rochester, New York, along with three other Northeast cities, made Realtor.com’s 2026 list of the 10 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers.

The Jan. 7 report also named Syracuse, New York, along with Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the best places for new home seekers to find bargains.
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.