A record 10% of first-time home buyers now pay in cash. Here’s where they get the money.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 5 Nov 2026, 11:00 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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All-cash buyers are becoming more common, despite a housing market that’s been struggling with affordability issues.

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A record 10% of first-time home buyers now pay in cash. Here’s where they get the money.

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