A recent look into housing affordability by NeighborWorks America has found that three in five long-term baby boomer renters feel homeownership remains unattainable.
Read More »The Generational Housing Market Tug-of-War
"The housing market is caught in a generational tug-of-war. Boomers will soon face aging-in-place hurdles, while millennials will face the surprise of homes in need of major upgrades," said Jon Bostock, CEO of Leaf Home.
Read More »Affordability, Inventory Still Weighing on Gen Z
“Housing affordability remains strained, but things are looking up for Gen Z,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.
Read More »Where Can the Average American Afford a Studio Apartment?
A new Joybird study revealed the top U.S. cities where and for how much renters can find a studio apartment to call home.
Read More »Empty-Nest Baby Boomers Own the Largest Share of Big Homes
While millennials outpace baby boomers in population, the older generation owns a bigger share of large homes throughout the U.S., according to a new Redfin report. Here are the factors keeping empty nesters in those larger homes—and those homes off the market.
Read More »Homeownership Key to Baby Boomer Wealth Levels
Financial experts examine younger generations’ plans for prospective inheritances.
Read More »Will Housing Affordability Improve in 2024?
Housing costs reached record highs for homebuyers and renters in 2023, but affordability is projected to improve this year. A new Zillow report shares predictions for the hottest housing markets of 2024.
Read More »To Rent or Buy: The State of Renter Sentiment
Knightvest has released their latest Multifamily Renter Sentiment Report, examining where modern Americans are falling on the "rent-versus-buy" question and how different generations feel about renting in today's market.
Read More »Study Finds Millennials, Gen Zers Taking Longer to Leave Home
With mortgage rates hitting a 23-year high and worsening affordability continuing to hamper potential homebuyers and renters nationwide, multigenerational households are becoming much more common, according to a new RentCafe report. Here’s what else the report reveals.
Read More »The Bank of Mom and Dad Growing in Popularity for Down Payments
Saving for a standard 20% down payment can take years, but many homebuyers today are turning to family members to expedite the process.
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