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

First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
NPR News Thursday 05 November 2026, 15:00 UTC By Jennifer Ludden 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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.

(Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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