I find that it's less about comparing properties (Zillow, et al have some features there) and more about investigating what you truly want (and can afford!)
A big part of the problem is that what you think you want may not be what would actually be best for you (e.g., a short walking commute may bring much more quality of life than a larger yard, or conversely, you may have dogs and so a few minutes in the car is entirely worth it for a dog-run yard).
Which is one of the reasons that renting when you're young and mobile is something I recommend - and do NOT rent just "what you think you want" but try apartments, houses, suburbs, as many different things for a year or so and get a feel for it.
Then when it comes time to buy you'll know yourself better.
I've heard stories of folks who regret their purchases, and it isn't so easy to just pack up and move. So yep, that's a good idea, even if I didn't do that myself.
The vibe is strong with the coding.
Definitely used LLMs for sure, and I'm sure experienced folks like yourself can spot that pretty quick! Mostly using ChatGPT and a little bit of Claude, both through web browser, and have yet to touch the likes of Cursor/Copilot etc.