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Does Your Market Make the List of Best Cities for First-Time Buyers?

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Economists say it’s likely due to hurdles such as rising home prices and tight inventory. Across all 12 metrics we looked at, Omaha, Nebraska ranks best for its low foreclosure rate and March 2021 unemployment rate. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data additionally shows that the March 2021 unemployment rate of 3.3%

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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The Quad Cities Combined Statistical Area has a population of more than 475,000, making it the 90th largest CSA in the U.S. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Indianapolis and Omaha. The urban core consists of five principal cities: Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline in Illinois.

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