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SpaceX employees now have enough wealth on paper to buy every home in this Texas city

SpaceX employees now have enough wealth on paper to buy every home in this Texas city
MarketWatch Saturday 13 June 2026, 13:00 UTC By Andrew Keshner 1 min read
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2025 set an all-time high for first-time buyers who used financial assets to buy a home or fund a down payment, according to the National Association of Realtors.

2025 set an all-time high for first-time buyers who used financial assets to buy a home or fund a down payment, according to the National Association of Realtors. [Image text:] FOR SALE FOR SALE AMY SPARKS 512.577.0937 exp
SpaceX (ORG) Texas (LOCATION) the National Association of Realtors (ORG)
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