Millennials

Millennials Are Finally Becoming Homeowners More Than Renters, But Not in Dallas

By Candy's Dirt / April 10, 2023 /

Before they were kneecapped by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Millennials were held at arm’s length from homeownership by crushing student debt and an incredibly competitive seller’s market. However, this generation has rebounded throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, Millenials in Dallas haven’t felt the rising tide that lifts all homeownership boats. In fact, at an average age…

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Baby Boomers Surpass Millennials as Largest Generation of Home Buyers, Says NAR

By Candy's Dirt / March 28, 2023 /

From Staff Reports The share of Baby Boomers has surpassed Millennials and now makes up the largest generation of home buyers, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors. The 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, which examines the similarities and differences of recent home buyers and sellers across generations,…

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Don’t Look Now, But This Study Says Texas Is Getting More Young Professionals

By Marlin Weso / September 14, 2022 /

Texas had a net gain when it came to rich young professionals moving in from 2019 and 2020, according to SmartAsset.

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Gen Z Is Less Convinced About the Importance of Homeownership, Study Finds

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 18, 2022 /

So, here comes a study that reveals the natural order of things: In terms of homeownership, younger people can’t afford what the more established older generation has done. Compounding it all are historically low inventory and skyrocketing prices. Younger generations seem to be facing two strikes before they can get the bats off their shoulders…

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Thanks a Lot, Boomer! Millennials Are Losing Out to Older Homebuyers, Study Finds

By Marlin Weso / October 20, 2021 /

A Zillow analysis of the age, sex, race, and income of homebuyers over a decade find that millennials and boomers compete for homes in a big way.

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