Realtor.com ranked the best and worst states to buy a home, and the Midwest and Southern states came out on top.
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Alcynna Lloyd
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Zillow ranked the most buyer-friendly housing markets of 2026 among the 50 largest U.S. metros.
No state west of Texas ranked in the top 15 for affordability
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