Sustainable Homeownership Trends for Millennials in 2025
A recent report from Apartment List indicates that Millennials, the largest generation in the U.S., are playing a significant role in the housing market. According to Census data, Millennials are currently purchasing more homes than any other generation. However, their rate of homeownership per capita is increasing at a slower pace compared to previous generations. […]
Millennials May Find Homeownership Simpler, But a Major Hurdle Remains
Millennials May Find Homeownership Simpler, But a Major Hurdle Remains In recent years, the dream of homeownership has evolved, influenced by changing economic factors, technological advancements, and shifting cultural priorities. For Millennials, a generation often characterized by its adaptability and tech-savviness, the path to owning a home has been both simplified and complicated by these […]
Unlock Homeownership: A 12-Month Guide to Escaping the Rental Cycle
Unlock Homeownership: A 12-Month Guide to Escaping the Rental Cycle In today’s dynamic economic landscape, many find themselves trapped in the seemingly endless cycle of renting. With rental prices skyrocketing and homeownership feeling like a distant dream, escaping the rental cycle has become a priority for many. The good news is that with structured planning […]
Baby Boomers Embracing Homeownership for the Long Haul
A new report from Redfin says one third (33.5%) of baby boomers who own their home say they will never sell, with another 30% saying they will sell their home at some point, but not within the next 10 years. As for the younger generations, 25% of Gen X and 21% of millennial/Gen Zers say […]
ATTOM Reports Home Vacancy Rate Remains Unchanged
ATTOM Data’s Q2 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report According to ATTOM Data’s Q2 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties (1,382,480) in the U.S. sitting vacant in Q2, 2025. That figure represents 1.3% of all homes across the nation – roughly the same as Q1. ATTOM […]
Foreclosure activity has increased by 13.9% compared to the previous year.
ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report According to ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 26,033 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in April. This figure is up 0.4% from March and up 13.9% from a year ago. In addition, lenders repossessed 3,580 properties as REOs in April – up […]
Record High Number of House Sharing Households Reported
The Rise of House-Sharing: A Growing Trend Among All Age Groups According to recent research from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, a record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. Interestingly, they point out that the number of households sharing housing with nonrelatives had been rising steadily since […]
The appeal of McMansions to Americans
Why Do Americans Love McMansions? A recent report on CNBC delves into the question of why Americans are so drawn to McMansions. These large homes first gained popularity in the 1980s and have continued to be in demand as buyers seek spacious residences with various amenities. Despite criticisms of their construction quality and design, McMansions […]
Trends in Generational Home Buying and Selling in 2025
NAR Reports Baby Boomers as Largest Share of Home Buyers The NAR says in a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers. Indeed, today’s graphic looks at the distinguishing characteristic of each generation of home buyers using data from the NAR’s […]
February sees a 2% increase in pending home sales
NAR Reports 2% Increase in Pending Home Sales for February 2025 The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2% in in February, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72 in February. Year-over-year, contract signings dropped in all four U.S. […]