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First-Time Homebuyers Plummet as Renting Gains Popularity

7/17/2025

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First-time homebuyers in the U.S. dropped from 50% in 2010 to 24% in 2024 due to high prices and mortgage rates.
Gen Z favors renting over buying, prioritizing experiences over homeownership.
Home prices slightly decreased in June but are still up 1.7% year-over-year, signaling a shift to a buyer's market.
Mortgage applications fell by 10%, reflecting economic uncertainties impacting buyer confidence.
San Francisco experiences renewed local interest, with better urban conditions and lower housing costs than nearby cities.

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Story summary

First-time homebuyers in the U.S. dropped from 50% in 2010 to 24% in 2024 due to high prices and mortgage rates.
Gen Z favors renting over buying, prioritizing experiences over homeownership.
Home prices slightly decreased in June but are still up 1.7% year-over-year, signaling a shift to a buyer's market.
Mortgage applications fell by 10%, reflecting economic uncertainties impacting buyer confidence.
San Francisco experiences renewed local interest, with better urban conditions and lower housing costs than nearby cities.