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Millennial home-buying delay
Gaining traction — growing article coverage and momentum.
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0.6
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▲ 2.0
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Young Americans are delaying home purchases, reshaping the housing market.
A survey by Apartment List found that millennials now expect to buy their first home at age 29, up from 23 in 2014. Natasha Suman, a 24-year-old, has been living with her parents for nearly three years while saving for a deposit. Meanwhile, a Pew Research Center study reveals that 52% of young adults aged 18-29 live with one or both of their parents, up from 43% in 2005.
This trend is driving a shift in the housing market. Homebuilders like Lennar and KB Home are focusing on multi-family developments and smaller, more affordable single-family homes. Rental demand, particularly for luxury apartments, remains strong, benefiting companies like AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential.
To watch: The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, which could impact mortgage rates and affordability; the 2021 Census data release, expected to provide updated insights into housing trends; and the earnings reports of major homebuilders and REITs, which will offer insights into their strategies to adapt to this changing market.
A survey by Apartment List found that millennials now expect to buy their first home at age 29, up from 23 in 2014. Natasha Suman, a 24-year-old, has been living with her parents for nearly three years while saving for a deposit. Meanwhile, a Pew Research Center study reveals that 52% of young adults aged 18-29 live with one or both of their parents, up from 43% in 2005.
This trend is driving a shift in the housing market. Homebuilders like Lennar and KB Home are focusing on multi-family developments and smaller, more affordable single-family homes. Rental demand, particularly for luxury apartments, remains strong, benefiting companies like AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential.
To watch: The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, which could impact mortgage rates and affordability; the 2021 Census data release, expected to provide updated insights into housing trends; and the earnings reports of major homebuilders and REITs, which will offer insights into their strategies to adapt to this changing market.
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Last UpdatedJun 25, 2026