How To Increase Homeownership Rates For Millennials
By KIMBERLEY HAAS
Addressing affordability issues by allowing for creative living solutions may be the key to getting more Millennials into homeownership.
According to the 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report published by the National Association of Realtors, the share of Millennial buyers has declined. Millennials between 24 and 42 years old made up 28% of all buyers surveyed.
The share of Millennial buyers dropped because Baby Boomers between 58 and 76 years old were on the move in the last half of 2021 and the first half of 2022. They made up 39% of buyers and were the largest share of homebuyers, taking the top spot from Millennials, who had held the position for eight years.
Overall,…