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%, up from 37% in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors' Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
How to work with baby boomers, the X-factor in today's housing market
Baby boomers are the second-largest generation in US history. They're now becoming empty nesters and retiring but remain a force in the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
How to work with Gen X clients: A powerful (but overshadowed) force
Generation X is smaller than the cohorts that came both before and after. But the group is also in its prime earning and homebuying years now, meaning it's a force to be reckoned with
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
Referral networks key to serving affluent clients in faraway markets
Affluent millennials and Gen Xers looking to buy second and third homes in distant markets are an opportunity for global luxury brokerages
by Matt Carter Oct 25
Nearly 1 in 5 millennials have given up on homeownership
A new report from Apartment List finds that most millennials have no down payment savings and big disparities by race
Millennials with kids show big appetite for suburban living
A new National Association of Realtors survey finds younger people want more outdoor space and bigger homes with more rooms — even as walkability remains important
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 13
VA loan activity swells during coronavirus pandemic
New data from the Department of Veterans Affairs provides further evidence that the pandemic has not slowed down demand for real estate or real estate financing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
84% of Americans say homeownership is a 'priority'
Despite rising prices and personal finance issues, the majority of Americans are optimistic about homeownership, according to NerdWallet's 2020 Home Buyer Report
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
9 ways to surf the 'silver tsunami'
Here are 9 ideas on catering to and getting in touch with this demographic
by Bernice Ross Dec 9
Growing number of homeowners feel 'house rich and cash poor'
Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Are brokerages keeping up with homebuyers’ online habits?
46% of all brokerages say ‘keeping up with technology’ will be their biggest challenge in the near future
by Marian McPherson Aug 27
Millennials are the worst clients, according to agent poll
A Redfin survey also shows that agent attrition is going up, and that many agents have to supplement their income with other work
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
Consumers
Among them: 84% of homesellers rely on real estate agents from start to finish
by Marian McPherson Sep 28
How to anticipate market trends and shifting buyer profiles
Luxury agents need to pay attention to an evolving and adapting high-end property marketplace
by Romana King Aug 28
What baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z have in common
Members of each generation debate their differences and commonalities at Inman Connect San Francisco
by Emma Hinchliffe Jul 20