by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Mar 7, 2023 | Buyer, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers
During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Feb 22, 2023 | Baby Boomers, Buyers & Sellers, Demographics
Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Feb 7, 2023 | Buyer, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Dec 15, 2022 | Demographics, Move-Up Buyers, Seller
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Nov 17, 2022 | Baby Boomers, Buyer, Demographics
If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the number of...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Nov 3, 2022 | Buyer, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers
It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way...