Starter home availability has improved, offering more choices for budget-conscious buyers. However, affordability remains a significant challenge across different regions. The Southern United States shows the strongest recovery due to increased construction. The Midwest and Northeast continue to face persistent supply shortages. Purchasing a starter home still requires substantially more income than before. Starter home availability has improved, offering more choices for budget-conscious buyers. However, affordability remains a significant challenge across different regions. The Southern United States shows the strongest recovery due to increased construction. The Midwest and Northeast continue to face persistent supply shortages. Purchasing a starter home still requires substantially more income than before.
