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Multigenerational Homes Surge as Families Cut Living Costs

5/18/2026

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U.S. families are adopting multigenerational homes to cut costs.
The National Association of Realtors says 17% of buyers chose multigenerational homes between July 2023 and June 2024, up from 14%.
Ninety-year-old June Boyd shares $700 rent with 13 relatives in Toldelo, Ohio.
Newmark’s Umbria plan, priced $473,990–$553,990, offers a separate apartment popular with multigenerational buyers.

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U.S. families are adopting multigenerational homes to cut costs.
The National Association of Realtors says 17% of buyers chose multigenerational homes between July 2023 and June 2024, up from 14%.
Ninety-year-old June Boyd shares $700 rent with 13 relatives in Toldelo, Ohio.
Newmark’s Umbria plan, priced $473,990–$553,990, offers a separate apartment popular with multigenerational buyers.