Even as Millennials age into their prime home-buying years, they’re still not keeping up with past generations, said Zillow Inc., Seattle. Furthermore, the analysis said, Gen Z could end up overwhelming Millennials in homeownership competition.
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Survey: Generation Z ‘Ambitious Yet Realistic’ About Homeownership
Stop wondering about Millennial homeownership–it’s already time to think about the generation beyond that.
Housing and the Holidays
Leadership during times of economic opaqueness, scary events and political drama can lack efficacy. What worked in the past is a poor roadmap into the future–whack-a-mole urgency will widen the gaps between enterprises. Innovation and automation may be the only certainties over the next 18 months.
Homeowners Today Staying in Homes Five Years Longer Than in 2010
Redfin, Seattle, said the typical American homeowner has spent 13 years in their home, up from eight years in 2010. Median home tenure increased in all 55 metros Redfin analyzed, leading to decreased inventory available for first-time home buyers in many places.
MBA Chart of the Week: Changes in Population By Age Group
Housing demand in the U.S. is expected to grow considerably over the next decade, as the large Baby Boomer cohort grows into age groups formerly held by the Silent Generation, and Millennials mature into age ranges formerly populated by the smaller Generation X. In each of the past two years, these trends have helped add a net 1.6 million households.
TransUnion: Housing Market to Get Boost as First-Time Homebuyers Rise
The recovering housing market may soon receive a bigger boost, said TransUnion, Chicago. Its analysis projects at least 8.3 million first-time homebuyers to enter the mortgage market between 2020 and 2022.
Millennials, Gen Z Make More Sacrifices to Become Homeowners
Zillow, Seattle, said younger buyers are more likely to make serious financial tradeoffs to buy a home, such as skipping healthcare services or cutting back on insurance.