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'Silver tsunami' to release 13.9 million homes to market
Original: ‘Silver tsunami’ set to free up 13.9 million homes, but first-time buyers will see limited help
An ageing population is expected to put roughly 13.9 million homes on the market in coming years, a wave often called the 'silver tsunami'. Analysts say the shift could ease tight housing supply, but first-time buyers may see limited benefit, as much of the inventory is expected to be snapped up by investors, retirees downsizing within the same markets, and wealthier older buyers rather than young entrants.
Why now: Housing affordability remains a top concern, and the scale of homes potentially freed by ageing homeowners is a major new estimate
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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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