First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called ‘ridiculous’ as housing costs keep rising By Latest & Breaking News on Fox News Comments Off on First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called ‘ridiculous’ as housing costs keep rising 3 Min Read A WalletHub study ranks Seattle and Tacoma among the toughest U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers, with starter homes averaging well over $500,000.