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Q&A: Austin realtor shares tips on buying a first home

By Haley McLeod, Elle Bent

Community Impact spoke with Justin Cofield, a Realtor based in Southwest Austin, to discuss key things first-time homebuyers should know. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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