First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash

November 5, 2026 · 3:00 pm 1 sources

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• First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
  NPR · November 5, 2026 15:00
  A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high.