Freddie Mac: Americans ignoring conventional wisdom in housing market
In today’s housing market, many demographic age groups are breaking away from historical norms when it comes to how they interact with the housing market, according to Freddie Mac’s 55+ Survey. Those...
View ArticleGen Xers suddenly start buying homes in droves
Generation X suddenly started buying homes, increasing the generation's share of homebuyers significantly this year, according to the 2017 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study by the...
View ArticleQuarter of U.S. homeowners wish they were renting instead
Although owning a home has its benefits, a recent survey from Freedom Debt Relief shows that homeowners have many regrets when it comes to the purchase of a new home, mostly because they are largely...
View ArticleHere’s more proof that Millennials have officially entered the housing market
Another day, another set of data that shows that Millennials are now officially in the housing market. Earlier this year, data from realtor.com showed that Millennials were responsible for more new...
View ArticleNearly half of Americans have anxiety over their debt
Adults in the U.S. over the age of 18 say they have an average of $29,800 in personal debt (not including mortgages), and 15% of Americans say they think they will be in debt for the rest of their...
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NAHB: Single-story home construction increased in 2018
Two-story homes are still more popular among homebuilders than single-story homes, but that gap is shrinking. According to newly released analysis by the National Association of Home Builders, the...
View ArticleHomeowners are staying in place twice as long as they did 20 years ago: Redfin
The preference that older Americans have for aging in place in their own homes is showing up in broader trend data, according to a new report from Redfin. While “homeowner tenure” has fallen slightly...
View ArticleBaby boomers lag other generations in savings levels
On average, members of the baby boomer generation saved approximately $4,060 over the course of 2023, lagging behind the average savings levels of every other surveyed generation. This is according to...
View ArticleGen X is already looking for housing appropriate for aging in place
Baby boomers are exhibiting an overwhelming desire to age in place in their own homes, but their children — largely members of Generation X — are also making their desires felt by seeking out homes...
View ArticleRetirement confidence hasn’t fully recovered, but survey shows hope for...
Following a significant drop in retirement savings confidence in 2023, overall levels of confidence have yet to recover. But optimism about future retirement prospects are high, according to the...
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