Baby boomers see homeownership as a major source of wealth, expecting six-figure profits from homes they’ve owned for decades.
Holding homes long-term limits availability, making it harder for younger buyers to enter the market.
Boomers bought homes for far less than current prices, creating significant equity gains and potential seven-figure payouts.
Many boomers support policies that protect their home values, sometimes at the expense of younger buyers’ affordability.
Most boomers plan to stay in their homes long-term, raising the median age of first-time buyers and increasing multi-generational or inherited homeownership.
