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North County Cities Among Worst For First-Time Homebuyers: Study
Several cities in San Diego County rank among the worst places for first-time homebuyers, according to a new WalletHub study.

Kristina Houck is a field editor for Patch Media, covering San Diego and Marin counties. Prior to joining Patch, Kristina served as a staff reporter for San Diego Union-Tribune Community Press, a group of community newspapers including Del Mar Times, Solana Beach Sun, Carmel Valley News, Rancho Santa Fe Review and Encinitas Advocate.
With a background in journalism and public relations, Kristina also serves on the board and chairs the communications committee of San Diego-based literacy nonprofit Words Alive. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science with minors in English and religious studies from San Diego State University.
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Several cities in San Diego County rank among the worst places for first-time homebuyers, according to a new WalletHub study.

Several cities in San Diego County rank among the worst places for first-time homebuyers, according to a new WalletHub study.
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