Baby Boomers Dominate Housing Market as First-Time Buyers Hit Record Low

About this episode

Kathy Fettke discusses how baby boomers are dominating the housing market while first-time buyers are at a record low.

Baby boomers are now the largest force in the U.S. housing market, while first-time buyers have fallen to a record low. Kathy Fettke breaks down new National Association of Realtors data showing how high mortgage rates, rising costs, and home equity are creating a major divide between today's buyers. In this episode, learn why boomers now make up 42% of home buyers, why younger households are struggling to enter the market, and what this means for home prices, rental demand, and real estate investors in 2026. 📈 Want to learn more? Visit www.Newsforinvestors.com. Source: https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/baby-boomers-tighten-grip-on-housing-as-first-time-buyers-retreat/572014

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Fettke

Topics covered

• housing market
• baby boomers
• first-time buyers
• mortgage rates
• real estate investing
• home prices
• rental demand

Keywords

• baby boomers
• housing market
• first-time buyers
• mortgage rates
• real estate
• home prices
• rental demand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Association of Realtors, RealWealth

Places: U.S.

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