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10 most affordable US states to buy a home

You might be priced out of home ownership in the Carolinas, but the dream is still possible if you’re willing to relocate.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you’re in the market to buy a home, you know it can be nothing short of daunting. For first-time buyers, the process can prove even more grueling. 

According to realtor.com, the median home listing price in the United States is $425,000. In the Charlotte area, the median home listing price is $400,000 with homes, on average, selling 4.05% over the asking price.

 With more buyers on the market than homes, Charlotte is what experts call a “seller's market.” While this is great news if you want to sell a property, it is not great news if you’re in the market to buy a home. 

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There are areas in the United States where the dream of home ownership is not only achievable but it’s also affordable.

The states with the most affordable homes in the US

Source: realtor.com:

  1. West Virginia
    Median list price: $199k
  2. Ohio
    Median list price: $215k
  3. Arkansas
    Median list price: $245k
  4. Kansas
    Median list price: $248.5k
  5. Oklahoma
    Median list price: $250k
  6. Mississippi
    Median list price: $258k
  7. Michigan
    Median list price: $259k
  8. Indiana
    Median list price: $260k
  9. Kentucky
    Median list price: $260k
  10. Missouri
    Median list price: $270k

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