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First-Time Buyers Are Older, Fewer, and Struggling to Compete

Homeownership is slipping for younger Americans, with the average first-time buyer now 38 years old, according to the Guardian.

July 15, 2025

Housing Market

Senior Renters Are on the Rise: 5 Fast Facts for Real Estate Agents

Renters aged 65+ increased by 2.4 million over the past decade, a nearly 30% jump, making them the fastest-growing age group of renters in the U.S. housing market. Here’s what agents need to know.

July 3, 2025

Housing Market

Homeownership is More Affordable Than Renting in 2025—But There’s a Catch

ATTOM’s 2025 Rental Affordability Report reveals that in nearly 60% of U.S. counties, homeownership is now more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property—but down payments remain the biggest hurdle. BAM breaks down the key takeaways for agents.

February 7, 2025

Homeownership Hits a New High, But Renting Is Growing 3X Faster

Redfin’s latest analysis reveals record growth in renter households, up 2.7% year over year, growing three times faster than homeowner households as rising home prices and high mortgage rates push more Americans toward renting.

November 8, 2024

Housing Market

Mortgage Payments Drop Below Rent in 22 U.S. Cities

According to a new Zillow Home Loan analysis, mortgage payments are now lower than rent in 22 major U.S. metros, offering potential homeowners significant monthly savings.

September 16, 2024

Housing Market

Gen Z vs. Millennial Housing Costs Before Age 30: Who is Paying More?

A new report from RentCafe shows Gen Z spends more on rent but less as homeowners by age 30, compared to millennials during the same period of life.

April 2, 2024

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Housing Market

Landlords Still Charging Near-Record Rents, But Offering Concessions

A new report from Redfin shows the median U.S. asking rent for August at $2,052—$2 less than the record high set one year earlier. Despite near-record rents, landlords in some parts of the U.S. are offering concessions to attract renters as vacancies rise.

September 14, 2023

Housing Market

Stuck in Renting Purgatory: Over 80% Believe It’s a Bad Time to Buy a Home

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® saw a slight increase in July as consumer sentiment on job security and household income improved or remained high. But 82% of respondents believe it’s a bad time to buy a home—up from 78% in June.

August 10, 2023

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Lifestyle

What “Living the Good Life” Means to Consumers

A recent Fannie Mae blog highlights the resilience of consumer aspirations to homeownership in spite of elevated mortgage rates, high home prices, and limited inventory. For 87% of consumers, owning a home is an important part of living the good life.

June 12, 2023

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Housing Market

Ownership Society vs. Rental Society

Institutional investors are buying residential properties and turning them into rentals. This presents us with a choice: ownership society vs. rental society.

August 5, 2022

First-Time Buyers Are Older, Fewer, and Struggling to Compete

Senior Renters Are on the Rise: 5 Fast Facts for Real Estate Agents

Homeownership is More Affordable Than Renting in 2025—But There’s a Catch

Homeownership Hits a New High, But Renting Is Growing 3X Faster

Mortgage Payments Drop Below Rent in 22 U.S. Cities

Gen Z vs. Millennial Housing Costs Before Age 30: Who is Paying More?

Landlords Still Charging Near-Record Rents, But Offering Concessions

Stuck in Renting Purgatory: Over 80% Believe It’s a Bad Time to Buy a Home

What “Living the Good Life” Means to Consumers

Ownership Society vs. Rental Society

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