5 Tips for Millennial Home Buyers
In previous generations, many people bought 'starter' homes while in their 20s or 30s. The world moved at a much slower pace then. People tended to stay put in the cities where they grew up. They...
View ArticleSean Could Buy a Condo, But He'd Rather Live in a Mansion With 9 Roommates
This house on Seattle’s Capitol Hill is shared by 10 young professionals. Photos by Jackie Turner Sean Gibbons, 28, has a college degree and makes $65,000 a year as a contract worker for Microsoft. At...
View Article20-Somethings, Living Tiny
Caravan, in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, is the country’s first tiny house hotel. Source: Jeffrey Freeman Deb Delman and Kol Peterson show off their hotel’s newest addition, Kangablue. Deb Delman...
View ArticleLife After Roommates: Best Places to Live Alone
Sick of roommates? The share of people living alone has increased steadily since the 1980s, according to a new Zillow analysis of U.S. Census figures. The age group most likely to live alone? People...
View ArticleWhere Can Millennials Afford to Buy Homes?
Now that we’re well into the year of the millennial migration - when young adults are expected to overtake Generation X as the largest group of home buyers - it’s time to consider where millennials can...
View ArticleThe Best Saving Strategies for Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials
If you’re looking to save more money in the new year - and really, who isn’t? - you’ll need a plan. The best saving strategy for you depends on what stage of life you're in, as each phase carries its...
View ArticleHip Suburban Living Is a Magnet for Millennials
There’s a land of jobs and money where the weather is fine, the air is crisp and the views are well above average. It’s Denver, CO, and its recent discovery by millennials and retirees is starting to...
View ArticleEl Paso, Texas Has the Greatest Percentage of Millennials Living with Mom
Grown adults won't have to go far to celebrate Mother's Day in El Paso, TX this year. Zillow's latest analysis found that El Paso has the greatest percentage of millennials age 24 to 34 living with...
View ArticleSpace for One: Rentals in Cities Where the Most Millennials Live Alone
While a large number of millennials are finding themselves back at home with Mom and Dad, many young people prefer to set out and make it on their own. Not everyone wants a roommate, and securing a...
View ArticleMs. Independent: Top 10 Cities Where Millennials Are Living Alone
Kelley Libby lives in an apartment with a view of the Richmond, VA skyline from her balcony. She rides her bike downtown regularly for dinner and a show, or sometimes to take a cool dip in the river. A...
View ArticleI Bought a Condo When I Was Under 30 and Single
By Katie Hawkins, as told to Natalie Wise A lot of people think I'm crazy for buying a house by myself in the city. It comes up a lot in conversation. People think buying a house is something you do as...
View ArticlePortrait of a Long-Term Renter: Crossing Generational Divides
For many Americans, owning a home is a rite of passage. But not everyone puts homeownership on their priority list. Long-term renters (those who have been renting for more than one year) are opting out...
View ArticleBaby Boomers: Here's How to Sell Your Home to Millennials
For years we've seen the shift in Baby Boomers ditching their large suburban homes for the excitement of urban life. And we're noticing the reverse from millennials: leaving behind small spaces along...
View ArticleOur Racially Divided Housing Market Is Changing, Thanks to Millennials
Kieran Killeen was astounded when he bought a home in Vermont in 2002, and its title barred minorities from living there unless they were servants. They were empty words. Racial covenants are no longer...
View ArticleUpsizing on the Upswing: The Big Decision More Homeowners Are Making
For Rhiannon Kruse, moving to a bigger home was about facing the music. For five years, Kruse and her husband had squeezed themselves into a downtown Seattle high-rise. At 700 square feet, their home...
View Article5 Tips for Millennial Home Buyers
In previous generations, many people bought 'starter' homes while in their 20s or 30s. The world moved at a much slower pace then. People tended to stay put in the cities where they grew up. They...
View ArticleWhat Millennials and Boomers Need to Know About Condos
Whether you're just starting out, upgrading or downsizing to your ultimate retirement pad, choosing a home is both a financial and a practical consideration. For millennials just starting out, saving...
View ArticleSean Could Buy a Condo, But He'd Rather Live in a Mansion With 9 Roommates
This house on Seattle’s Capitol Hill is shared by 10 young professionals. Photos by Jackie Turner Sean Gibbons, 28, has a college degree and makes $65,000 a year as a contract worker for Microsoft. At...
View Article20-Somethings, Living Tiny
Caravan, in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, is the country’s first tiny house hotel. Source: Jeffrey Freeman Deb Delman and Kol Peterson show off their hotel’s newest addition, Kangablue. Deb Delman...
View ArticleLife After Roommates: Best Places to Live Alone
Sick of roommates? The share of people living alone has increased steadily since the 1980s, according to a new Zillow analysis of U.S. Census figures. The age group most likely to live alone? People...
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