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As housing affordability remains a concern for many Americans, a new Point2 study revealed the biggest U.S. cities where it's easiest for Gen Zers to become homeowners—and locations where it's nearly impossible.

According to a new report, Gen Z moved at rates far above national averages in 2023.

Outpacing millennials, Gen Zers are now driving renter households, according to a new analysis from the Joint Center for Housing Studies. As Gen Z rental demand heightens and older generations exit the rental market, experts predict the number of renter households Gen Z adds in the next 15 years will be an important pillar of housing demand.

"Younger homebuyers—mostly Gen Z and Millennials—are especially into the idea of rental income as a key factor in their home buying decisions," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.

Millennials and Gen Zers face many obstacles in their pursuit of the American Dream, including mortgage rates hitting a 23-year high. Click through to read what a new Chase survey reveals the challenges facing younger consumers and how they are shaping their attitudes towards homeownership.

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.

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

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.

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.