NPR
First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
Thursday, November 5, 2026
A report found that first-time homebuyers paying in cash reached a record share of that group, while the median age of first-time buyers remained at a record high. The data indicates generational wealth disparities among those able to purchase homes. The report did not specify the cash payment percentage or provide the median age figure.
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