A recent WalletHub study has identified Palm Bay, Florida, as the best city for first-time homebuyers in the U.S., highlighting its high home listings per capita and significant home appreciation rates. Conversely, eight of the worst cities for new buyers are in California due to high living costs and competitive markets. Meanwhile, landlords in cities like Raleigh, Charlotte, and Atlanta are offering increased rental concessions, such as free rent and parking, amid rising apartment vacancies and rents. In Buffalo, New York, state funding aims to address the affordable housing shortage, exacerbated by inflation and limited supply. In the UK, Peterborough has been named the best city for first-time buyers due to affordable house prices and living costs, despite mixed public opinions about its livability.