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Stories by Cody Fuller

Cody is an Economic Analyst at Zillow. To read more about Cody, click here.

The Evolving First-Time Homebuyer

The role of first-time homebuyers in the real estate market has remained remarkably constant – and hugely important – over the years. But while the role of first-time buyers hasn’t changed, the defining characteristics of first-time buyers, and what they’re looking for in a first home, is constantly evolving.