Home costs remain high; local market more buyer-friendly than national market

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – It’s been difficult for young people to buy houses over the last several years due to persistently high home prices.

The National Association of Realtors says the median age of a first-time home buyer is now 40.

In Roanoke, prices are up slightly from last year, but one local realtor said the market is in good shape and is more buyer-friendly than in other parts of the state and country…

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