How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019https://www.npr.org/2026/10/22/nx-s1-6009378/down-payment-real-estate-affordability
A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs. Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets.
