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This article covers the range of options for first-time buyers, from low-down-payment loans to state and federal programs.

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The cost of a Thanksgiving meal has come down 9% since 2022. Home prices have only dropped 5%. What would the housing market be like if home prices were dropping as fast as turkey prices?

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