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'Silver tsunami' to free up 13.9 million homes, buyers still locked out
Original: ‘Silver tsunami’ set to free up 13.9 million homes, but first-time buyers will see limited help
A projected 'silver tsunami' of retiring homeowners is expected to put roughly 13.9 million homes on the market as older Americans sell or pass on properties. But analysts caution that first-time buyers will see limited benefit, since many of these homes will be absorbed by investors, sit in less desirable locations, or require costly renovations. The trend highlights the gap between future housing supply and actual affordability for younger buyers struggling to enter the market.
Why now: Housing affordability remains a pressing concern, and forecasts of a large wave of homes coming from older generations are being examined for whether they will ease the crunch.
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- ‘Silver tsunami’ set to free up 13.9 million homes, but first-time buyers will see limited help · HousingWire
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