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These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jason Gunn , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The study's findings are notable, but specifics about the cities and states involved are not provided here, and can be found through additional reporting from the source.
A new study has found that more than half of the states in the US have at least one city with starter homes priced at over a million dollars. This trend indicates a significant shift in the housing market. Further details about the study are available from the source, including which states are affected.
The study's findings are notable, but specifics about the cities and states involved are not provided here, and can be found through additional reporting from the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new study has found that more than half of the states in the US have at least one city with starter homes priced at over a million dollars. This trend indicates a significant shift in the housing…
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