Lombardo Homes, Shelby Township, Mich., recently released a new survey finding that while 51% of non-homeowner Millennials say they are saving for a home purchase, 77% also say rent is so high it poses a challenge.
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95% of Millennials Report Facing Barriers to Homeownership, Survey Finds
While 78% of millennials say purchasing a home is part of the American dream, 48% don’t think homeownership is affordable for the average member of their generational cohort.
Millennials’ Late Homeownership, Increased Migration Impact Insurance Carriers
Seemingly little things can have big consequences. For the insurance industry, said TransUnion, Chicago, the delay in Millennial homeownership has had ripple effects that insurance providers are feeling now.
Millennials, Gen Z Continue to Lag Behind in Homeownership
Millennials and Gen Z—the most underrepresented cohorts in homeownership—continue to lag behind after nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by PropertyShark, New York.
One-Third of Millennial Homebuyers Using Extra Savings from Pandemic for Down Payment
For nearly one-third (31%) of millennial first-time homebuyers, the ability to save extra money during the coronavirus pandemic helped them accumulate the money needed for a down payment, said Redfin, Seattle.
Surveys: Half of Homeowners Plan to Move this Decade—And They’ll Argue About It
A major share of homeowners has a new home purchase in mind in the coming years. Another group plan to downsize by renting, according a survey by LendingTree, New York.
Gen Z Displays Strong Appetite for Credit; Millennials Refinance Less (For Now)
TransUnion, Chicago, said Generation Z consumers—those born in or after 1995—are actively seeking credit despite many of them growing up during severe economic recessions in their respective global markets.
Survey: 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.