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Realtor.com Says Saving for a Home Down Payment Now Averages Seven Years

Lower savings rates alongside larger upfront costs keep saving timelines well above pre‑2020 norms.

UK Mortgage Rates Edge Higher for First Time Since February

U.S. Home Sale Cancellations Hit August Record as Buyer Power Grows

Lumber Futures Slide 25% From August Peak as Builders Pull Back