Agent advice for first time homebuyers trying to enter market

[Candice De]

I have some clients who are first time home-buyers who have done an amazing job to get to a position to qualify, here in Denver, Colorado. Unfortunately, since we started looking last summer, prices have skyrocketed. They are looking for 3 bedrooms, driving distance to U-hills where they work, no HOA, and a price point under $350k. We have looked a lot in Aurora, but they don't want a fixer upper.

1) Any advice for first time home buyers with this criteria at this current state of the market?

2) Any suggestions for secret pockets I am missing?

Thanks!