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Boomers still buying the most US homes as first-time buyers fall to all-time low

Boomers made up 42% of all homebuyers during the period from July 2024 to June 2025, unchanged from the same time a year prior. Millennials lost market share, making up 26% of buyers, down 3% year over year.

Average monthly mortgage payments top $2K for first time

The average monthly payment on an outstanding home loan reached $2,005 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Realtor.com’s latest data based on FHFA figures.

GAMLS: Atlanta spring homebuying season begins with ‘measured’ demand

March sales activity was up significantly on a monthly basis but was more mixed on an annual one. 

Empty-nesters own more than a third of three-bedroom homes in US

Redfin noted that millennials are currently the largest generation, making the rate of boomer homeownership even more outsized in comparison.

Atlanta is one of the best markets for first-time homebuyers

The city was ranked fourth among the 50 largest U.S. metros on metrics including rental affordability, for-sale inventory and demographics.

Case-Shiller: Atlanta home-price growth slows in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

Trends: How new construction will adapt to address the housing supply shortage

The 2026 National Housing Supply Summit was held in Washington, D.C., on March 18.

REMAX: Atlanta home sales jump in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Early May is the most profitable time of year to list in Atlanta

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

GAMLS: Atlanta market picking up steam with increased closings, contract signings

Buyers who took a pause over the holidays are reentering the market, the MLS said. 

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

REMAX: Atlanta home sales slide in January

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases

After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, 5.5 million additional buyers that could not qualify for a mortgage one year ago would qualify at today’s lower rates, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

GAMLS: Homes under contract rebound in January as spring selling season approaches

After a precipitous drop in December, pending sales were up 8.9%, indicating buyers are beginning to reenter the market. 

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