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Is 2026 a Good Year for First‑Time Homebuyers in Kentucky?

Mar 27, 2026

If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home in Kentucky, you’re not alone. Many first‑time buyers hit pause over the last few years due to higher interest rates, rising home prices, and limited inventory. As 2026 moves forward, the housing market feels different, and for some buyers, that difference matters.

Racee Greene

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS: 1097316

GA: 44766

KY: MC96482

(859) 576-9392 racee.greene@ruoff.com ruoff.com/raceegreene

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