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Demographics

What Impact Does Immigration Have on Housing?

There's been a surge in immigration to the US since 2020, but any effect on the housing market will take time to fully understand

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Demographics

Gen Xers Are Relying on Family for Housing Support

Nearly 20% of the generation are also buying larger homes to support multigenerational living

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Demographics

What Impact Will Gen Z Have on the Housing Market?

The younger generation prioritizes lifestyle and affordability over homeownership, leaving experts unsure of how this will affect the housing market

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Home Design

5 Design Trends That Appeal to Gen-Z and Millennial Homeowners

From dopamine design to dark academia, if you're looking for what's trending with the next generation of homebuyers, start with these interior design approaches

Housing Markets

10 Best Housing Markets for Seniors

Many homes in the US lack basic features for aging in place, but some cities provide more aging-friendly homes than others

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Demographics

5 Ways Baby Boomers Are Dominating the Housing Market

With more equity and higher savings, Baby Boomers make up the biggest share of sellers and buyers in the US housing market

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Demographics

Could Being Part of the Sandwich Generation Help Millennials Afford a Home?

Some say living in a multigenerational household has helped them to afford a home, but others say it's been a financial burden

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Demographics

Younger Generations Are Spending More of Their Monthly Wages on Housing

Survey data show 52% of Gen Z and Millennials are spending more than half of their earnings on housing costs alone

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Affordability

As Starter Homes Become Increasingly Difficult to Afford, Black Households Are at an Even Greater Disadvantage

Black families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 50 most populous metros, including Detroit and St. Louis

Affordability

How Long Does It Take Minimum Wage Earners to Afford a Down Payment?

The length of time varies by state, with minimum wage earners in Utah taking the most time to save for a down payment and those in Illinois taking the least

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Innovation

Could Tiny Homes Provide an Affordable Solution for Housing Seniors?

Recent data show one-quarter of unsheltered people in the US are 55 and older

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Affordability

Rental Deserts and Their Impact on Affordable Housing

Land use regulations could be to blame for the lack of affordable rental housing in some communities

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Design Best Practices

Design Trends: What Do DINKs Want in a Home?

The dual income, no kids (aka DINK) homebuyer segment is bigger than you think, and these buyers have some particular wants and needs for their next new home

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Demographics

Data Show More Gen Zers Are Entering the Construction Workforce

During a seven-year period, the share of construction workers aged 25 and younger increased to more than 10%

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What Impact Does Immigration Have on Housing?

Gen Xers Are Relying on Family for Housing Support

What Impact Will Gen Z Have on the Housing Market?

5 Design Trends That Appeal to Gen-Z and Millennial Homeowners

What Impact Does Immigration Have on Housing?

US Home Price Growth Soars to New Highs

These States Have the Highest Share of Assumable Mortgages