Tony Taveekanjana: 2020–The Year of the Millennial Homebuyer

Of all generations, millennials represent the single largest buying pool. Yet, across the industry there is a common belief that millennials aren’t interested in buying homes right now. Most lenders attribute this to affordability, high student debt, the appeal of metropolitan life and less loan availability.

CoreLogic: January Home Prices Up 4% Year Over Year

CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., said January home prices rose both year over year and month over month. Home prices increased nationally by 4% from a year ago; on a month-over-month basis, prices increased by 0.1%

Millennials, Gen Z Trust ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’

Millennials and Gen Z have become increasingly prevalent in the housing market. But to get there, they’re still turning to the “Bank of Mom and Dad.” And that’s having a ripple effect on their Boomer parents.

CoreLogic: 2019 Home Prices Increased by 4%

CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif, said home prices increased by 4 percent annually in December—not as high as other forecasts, but at a healthier pace than in recent years.

CoreLogic: November Home Prices Increase by 3.7% from Year Ago

CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., reported this morning home prices rose both year over year and month over month in November. Home prices increased nationally by 3.7% from a year ago; on a month-over-month basis, prices increased by 0.5% from October.

Analysis: More Gen Zers Than Millennials Will Own Homes

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.