Tag Archives: Gen Xers

Saving for a standard 20% down payment can take years, but many homebuyers today are turning to family members to expedite the process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new LendingTree survey revealed how homebuyers who negotiate a lower APR could greatly impact how much they pay over the lifetime of their mortgage, with 39% of respondents saying they negotiated the initial APR or refinance rate on their most recent home purchase, while 63% report negotiating the purchase price.

Some 72% of homeowners are considering renovations or upgrades to their home, and 37% are seeking to apply for home refinance. A new report digs into what generational cohorts are planning and prioritizing when it comes to housing.

A new report breaks down the factors that are impacting the homebuying and selling decisions of different generations, as well as how older millennial buyers differ from younger ones.