5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 19, 2023. Posted in Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Marco Island Mortgage, Millennials, Mortgage Marco Island.

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to become a homeowner. Here’s why other millennials have made that decision (see graph below): This graph shows why millennials are buying homes according to Zonda’s 6th annual millennial survey. The top reasons include building equity, a change in life stage, wanting stability, rising home...

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 18, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Marco Island Mortgage, Millennials, Mortgage Marco Island, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. As a result, you may be holding off on buying a home until prices drop significantly. But that’s not the best strategy. A recent survey from Zonda shows 53% of millennials are still renting right now because they’re waiting for home prices to come down. But here’s the thing: the most recent...

Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on March 8, 2023. Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Marco Island Mortgage, Millennials, Mortgage Marco Island, Move-Up Buyers.

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Multi-generational buying may be a home where families live in the same home with elderly parents, children who have boomeranged back home, or other extended family members. While this is not a new concept of living, it is one which has gained recent popularity.” And citing data from...