Buying Homes

NPR - Buying a home feels out of reach for many Americans — but Gen Z is defying the odds. The average age of first-time homebuyers has risen to 40. But a growing number of Gen Zers are successfully buying homes in their 20s, outpacing millennials, who had a hard time purchasing homes at the same age. Gen Z is taking advantage of down payment assistance programs, and they're saving for retirement earlier than previous generations. NPR spoke with two young homeowners about how they achieved the milestone of buying their first home.