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 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/first-time-homebuyers-remain-scarce-but-a-record-share-of-them-pay-all-cashContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Record share of first-time homebuyers pay all cashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/first-time-homebuyers-remain-scarce-but-a-record-share-of-them-pay-all-cashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/first-time-homebuyers-remain-scarce-but-a-record-share-of-them-pay-all-cash#u186925Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:57:16 +0000First-time homebuyers remain scarce, at 22% of purchases, but a record 10% of them pay all cash, largely fueled by inheritances and generational wealth transfers. The median age of first-time buyers is at a record high of 40. This trend highlights the growing role of wealth transfers in homeownership.Why it mattersThe housing market continues to face challenges with high prices and a shortage of available homes, making it difficult for first-time buyers to enter the market. The increasing reliance on inheritances and generational wealth is changing the dynamics of home buying. This shift has s