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
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
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
It's unlikely the housing market will collapse, but experts believe prices and sales will merely hold steady, or dip slightly