Regardless of their age, the biggest struggle of American homebuyers in 2024 was finding the right property. That was especially challenging for the youngest homebuyers, who presumably have the least experience and smallest budgets. Respondents between 26 and 34 years were also the most likely to struggle with paperwork and find the steps in the process confusing.
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