Creditnews Research focused its analysis on the top 50 metro areas by population because first-time homebuyers are more likely to move for work, and typically seek out larger cities for employment.

U.S. metro areas overall were home to about 272.7 million people in 2014, an increase of roughly 2.4 million from 2013. And of the nation's 381 metro areas, 298 gained population last year.

The analysis focused on the top 50 metro areas by population because, typically, first-time homebuyers are more likely to move for work and are looking at larger cities. "While there may be ...

While would-be homeowners bide their time, Creditnews Research looked at America's 50 largest metro areas to uncover housing markets that are still attractive for first-time buyers. Our ranking ...

The analysis focused on the top 50 metro areas by population because, typically, first-time homebuyers are more likely to move for work and are looking at larger cities.

The analysis focused on the top 50 metro areas by population because, typically, first-time homebuyers are more likely to move for work and are looking at larger cities. Get top local stories in ...

The Creditnews report found that Pittsburgh is the best U.S. metro area for first-time homebuyers, while San Jose is the worst. Skip to content. Main Navigation. Search. Search for: Weather ...