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You have to take out a loan, find a quiet neighborhood, a home near good schools and shopping. The list goes on for what seems like forever.
But no matter how long your list is, living space is probably close to the top.
After all, 43% of Americans told Trulia.com they would like a larger home. So, if that's true for you, where should you move to in order to get the best value for your money?
Things apparently are bigger in Texas, so start there. But if the Lone Star state isn't for you, then try one of the other 18 metro areas with the biggest starter homes in America.
Read on to find out which areas made the list.