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Boomers hold majority of large homes, squeezing millennial buyers

Boomers who are empty nesters own a disproportionately large share of family-sized homes in the U.S. compared to millennials with children. This situation contributes to a tight housing market, as the people who possess the space are not necessarily those who need it most. While millennials have increased their ownership of larger homes over the past decade, older homeowners remain largely in place, often due to factors like low mortgage rates and a desire to age in familiar surroundings. AI

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Boomers hold majority of large homes, squeezing millennial buyers

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Sami Sparber ·

    Boomers have the space. Millennials have the kids

    <p>Empty nesters are sitting on America's family-size homes.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The people who have the space aren't necessarily the ones who need it — and that's making a tight <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/mortgage-rates-home-prices-predictions-2…