Why Buying a Home in NYC is a Lifetime Challenge for First-Timers

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New Yorkers hoping to buy their first home may need to start saving decades before they get the keys.

New York City is the hardest major market in America for first-time buyers to scrape together a down payment, with a typical household needing a staggering 65.2 years to save enough, according to a new analysis from Rocket.