Not Your Parent’s Housing Market: 4 Ways Things Have Changed

Not your parent’s housing market: 4 ways things have changed

Homeownership feels out of reach for many, and younger generations are skeptical of the "American dream." Here are 4 ways things have changed in the housing market.

Not your parents' housing market: 4 ways things have changed

(NewsNation) — Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the "American dream," but mounting affordability challenges have put that goal out of reach for many. These days, younger and older generations view the dream very differently. Nearly 70% of adults over 65 believe the "American dream is still possible," compared with just 39% of those under 30, according to a 2024 Pew survey. Housing costs appear to be a major driver of young adults' sk…