How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019

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Published on October 22, 2026 • Originally reported by Jennifer Ludden. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
For-sale signs are posted in front of condominiums for sale in July in Los Angeles. A new analysis from the Center for Responsible Lending finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs.

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.

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