Inventory is loosening in the Sun Belt while Gen Z buyers redefine what starter home means.
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First-time buyers are back — and they're not who you think
Inventory is loosening in the Sun Belt while Gen Z buyers redefine what 'starter home' means.
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Alicia Romero
May 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Alicia Romero writes for The Deed.
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