The NBC News Home Buyer Index measures the difficulty of buying a home on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating tougher conditions. It considers cost, competition, scarcity, and economic instability. In June, the national index was 81.5, reflecting high difficulty due to rising costs and economic factors, despite some easing in competition. Conditions vary widely by location, with some areas much harder to buy in than others.
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