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First-Time Homebuyers Face Brutal New Reality as Weakening Job Market Makes Saving for a Down Payment Even Harder: 'Labor Market Is Really Underpinning of the Housing Market'

Aug 13, 2026 · 08:09 AM ET· updated 1h ago
First-Time Homebuyers Face Brutal New Reality as Weakening Job Market Makes Saving for a Down Payment Even Harder: 'Labor Market Is Really Underpinning of the Housing Market'

Slower job growth and high mortgage rates are making homeownership harder for first-time buyers.

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Fewer new jobs and expensive home loans are making it tougher for first-time buyers to save money for a down payment. When fewer people can buy homes, companies that help with mortgages might see less business.

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