Baby boomers own 1/4 of all large homes in the US. They aren’t selling

Fifty-four percent of boomers who own their homes said they planned to live in them until they die, according to a new survey by Clever Real Estate. Continue reading

Forget what you know about retirees. Here’s what they’re looking for now

Do you think working with newly retired homebuyers is challenging? Expert Luke Babich offers some insights on how to practice patience when working with this generation to find their dream home. 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

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

The Coronavirus Crisis: A Time for Solvers

(Across caregiving and community, business and intergenerational attitudes, the pandemic and how we respond to it could change us forever. Next Avenue turned to some of our Influencers in Aging, a diverse group of thought leaders, for their insights, c… Continue reading

The Real Word: Zillow CEO Rich Barton’s ‘trade-in experience’ dream

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: CEO Rich Barton dished on Zillow’s ambitions for what it calls “Real Estate 2.0” on CNBC. Here’s what agents should know. Continue reading

Boomer Blaming, Finger Pointing and the Generational Divide

“Don’t trust anyone over 30.” It’s a line made famous by ’60s activist Jack Weinberg when a San Francisco Chronicle reporter interviewed him about the ongoing Free Speech Movement at the University of California, Berkeley. Generational finger pointing … Continue reading

The Distressing Growth of Wealth Inequality of Boomers

In her piercing new book Unbound: How Inequality Constricts Our Economy and What We Can Do About It, economist Heather Boushey writes: “The trend toward greater economic inequality continues its seemingly inexorable march.” Four recent studies — includ… Continue reading