Summary of an Article from Realtor.com
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Millennials, the largest generation in U.S. history Millennials are the largest generation in U.S. history, surpassing Baby Boomers. They were born between 1981 and 1997. For the last 5 years, they have been the dominant buying force in the market. This survey was conducted in June 2020 of 2,000 home shoppers who plan on purchasing a home within the next year.
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COVID accelerates millennials’ plans to purchase a home
- Of survey respondents, 75% of millennials have been working remotely since the COVID pandemic hit. Of those respondents, 63% said they plan on purchasing a home because of their ability to work remotely.
Millennials are taking advantage of virtual home search techniques
- Thirty-five percent are spending more time looking at listing photos and videos.
- Twenty-seven percent are driving by the home to check out the neighborhood.
Millennials are ready for some competition
- Seventy-one percent of millennial respondents expect some or a lot of competition in the market when shopping for a home.
- With home prices quickly rising, 45% expect to receive financial assistance from family or friends.
Millennials are tired of their homes and they want room to grow a family
- Over a quarter of millennials reported they were tired of their current home.
- Twenty-three percent of millennials reported a growing family as the main driver.
- Twenty-two percent reported favorable home prices, 20% reported favorable interest rates, and 18% reported the desire to live in a safer neighborhood.
More than half of millennials reported they are looking for a home below the median home price
- Thirty-six percent are looking for an “entry-level” home.
- 63% of millennial homebuyers are looking to purchase a home at or below the median price.
- Fifty-four percent believe home prices have hit their peak.
Most millennials are not trying to move far
- Nearly half of millennials reported they want to move within their current city.
- Thirty-one percent reported from within the city to the nearby suburbs.
- Only 8% want to move to a completely different state.
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