Real Estate
A record 10% of first-time home buyers now pay in cash. Here’s where they get the money.
By Katherine Langford
Why younger home buyers risk being locked in mortgage prison
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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