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

A "for sale" sign is posted in front of a home on July 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. A new report finds generational wealth is helping a record share of first-time homebuyers pay with all cash.

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A "for sale" sign is posted in front of a home on July 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. A new report finds generational wealth is helping a record share of first-time homebuyers pay with all cash. hide caption The share of first-time homebuyers remains at a near-record low of 22% as a housing shortage and high prices sideline many, according to a new report by the National Association of Realtors.

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