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Feb
Planning to buy your first home? If you're a first-time buyer, you will no doubt know how difficult it can be to save for a home. In fact, putting a large enough home together can, for some people, be a significant barrier to homeownership. According to ATTOM Data Solutions, U.S. housing affordability in the last quarter of 2018 fell to its lowest level in 10 years. As home prices rise, the down payment required for the purchase also increases. But rising home prices aren't the only problem. Compounding the challenge facing first-time buyers is the fact that many are struggling to pay off student…