For some time, the millennial generation has been known to be a “subscription-based” demographic. For example, gone are the days of purchasing music for this generation & instead they simply subscribe to a music streaming service. With more importance being placed on experiences as opposed to ownership, many millennials have historically opted to remain as home renters as opposed to homeowners. In doing so, this has provided the opportunity for more flexibility to travel or relocate more easily. However, we are starting to see this change in the real estate market.
Real estate trends
Millennials accounted for over half of all home-purchase loan applications in 2020. Given the size of this demographic combined with their eagerness for home ownership, many economists are predicting continued strong demand in the real estate market as a result. According to data from CoreLogic, millennials made up about 67% of first-time home purchase loan applications and 37% of repeat purchase applications between January and August 2021.
In addition, the pandemic and resulting push for more space combined with increased popularity of remote working conditions has contributed to strengthening housing demand from millennials.
Summary
Buying a home is still more affordable for many first-time buyers than it was for older generations due to higher incomes and falling mortgage-interest rates. The shear size of the millennial demographic in the U.S. combined with increased appetite for real estate should result in a strong housing market moving forward.
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