Millennials remain a powerful force in the homebuying arena, and new research from Kristy Folino of ServiceLink offers insights into their priorities, behaviors and intentions for the coming year.
Read More »Homebuyers Resort to Family Roommates, Sharing Childcare to Save Money
Potential homebuyers are now co-buying and living with relatives for longer periods of time, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. Meanwhile, proximity to family remained a leading factor in choosing a place to live as many cohabiting Americans seek relief from childcare and housing costs.
Read More »Finding a Home Connection More Stressful Than Finding a Love Connection?
While purchasing a home can come with many challenges, according to a new Redfin survey, nearly 60% of recent homebuyers said purchasing a home is more stressful than dating, as mortgage rates remain at their highest level in more than two decades.
Read More »Millennials Lag Behind Boomers in Homeownership Rates—But for How Long?
“At age 30, the millennial homeownership rate is approximately six percentage points lower than that of their generational predecessors, Generation X, at the same age,” First American Economist Ksenia Potapov said.
Read More »Baby Boomers, Millennials Lead the Nation in Solo Renting
A new study from RentCafe revealed renting alone has become an increasingly popular trend, with baby boomers making up the largest population of renters living alone in the U.S. followed by millennials, as the number of solo renters reached a record high of 17.7 million in 2020 and continues to grow.
Read More »Home Improvement Projects Gain in Popularity
As mortgage rates remain historically high and the nation’s housing supply low, LendingTree has found that many homeowners are opting to tackle home improvement tasks, with nearly 70% having started or completed various projects over the past year.
Read More »Americans Remain Worried About Their Chances of Owning a Home
The high-priced housing market is affecting homebuyer sentiment nationwide, as a new survey from LendingTree revealed more than 50% of Americans fear they will never be able to own a home.
Read More »Millennials Remain Fundamental Drivers of Homeownership
While millennials prevail as the largest generation in U.S. history, a new study from First American revealed some 51% of them are homeowners. At age 41, the millennial homeownership rate is 62%, closely following Gen X at 64%, significantly narrowing the homeownership gap over the past decade.
Read More »Stars, Stripes, and More: How Flag Displays Impact Potential Homebuyers
A new Redfin survey examined the question of how displays of various flags, ranging from the American flag to LQBTQ+ pride flags, impacted potential homebuyers’ likelihood to purchase a home in a given area. Here are the results.
Read More »What Are Baby Boomers Looking for in Senior Housing?
A new report analyzes trends in the nation's population of nearly 76 million baby boomers, and the amenities they seek in living accommodations as many prepare to transition into senior housing.
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