Baby boomers dominate the market as first-time buyers hit record low

by Jessi Healey

Baby boomers remained the dominant force in the housing market last year while first-time buyers fell to their smallest share on record, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report.

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