Two-thirds of pandemic ‘boomerang kids’ still live at home

More than two years after moving in with their parents, many millennials and Gen Zers have yet to leave, according to a new report. Those still in the coop use their time to pay down debt and save for homeownership. Continue reading

Gen Z, Millennials, have taken over the vacation rental market

These groups make up the majority of vacation rental homebuyers at a composition of 51 percent, according to vacation rental management platform Vacasa’s latest report. Continue reading

Millennials want to buy. Here’s how you get them to the closing table

By taking the proper steps and doing the required research, you have the opportunity to help your millennial buyers overcome the many barriers that have continued to shut them out of homeownership. Continue reading

Would student loan forgiveness help young homebuyers? Not necessarily

Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that it would influence the housing market. Continue reading

Here’s why 73% of Americans hate their neighbors

When looking for a new abode, homebuyers and renters often prize affordability, a convenient location, enough space for living and working, and plenty of entertainment options and amenities. But there’s one specific factor that may contribute to your h… Continue reading

Millennials glow up: Tech savvy age group nears 50% share of US buyers

In 2021, millennials made up the largest share of buyers at 43 percent, up from 37 percent in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Continue reading

5-year study finds Bitcoin is a way better investment than real estate

A study published by Point2Homes.com revealed extensive return on investment comparisons between the most popular form of cryptocurrency and real estate. The results are staggering. Continue reading

Referal networks key to serving affluent clients in faraway markets

Affluent millennials and Gen Xers looking to buy second and third homes in distant markets are an opportunity for global luxury brokerages. Continue reading

Blimp drives deal communication, compensates for data: Tech review

Imagine if Facebook compensated users for every like, image post or ad campaign they started. That’s the idea behind Blimp’s approach to bettering the industry. Continue reading

The next class of luxury homesellers is younger than you might think

In 2020, nearly half of homesellers were classified as baby boomers or the silent generation, but through the next year, a whopping 80 percent of luxury sellers will be millennials and Gen Xers. Continue reading