Small and Mid-Size Towns Prove to Be the Hottest Options for Buyers Starting Their Home Ownership Journey SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First-time homebuyers are optimistic when it comes to buying a home in 2024 with 61% indicating that now is a good time to buy, per a recent Realtor.com® survey. And, when it comes to investing in their first home, they may find the best luck in some unexpected places. In its most recent report, Realtor.com® unveiled the Best Markets for First-Time Home ...