10/21/2025
🌟 Dreaming of homeownership? If you’re part of Gen Z, you’re not alone — and you’re showing serious determination. A new survey by Realtor.com found that 1 in 5 Gen Z adults say housing affordability is their top life concern.
Despite the challenges (rising home prices, tougher mortgage conditions), many in Gen Z are still putting homeownership front and center:
✅ 67% say owning a home is a key lifetime goal.
✅ 69% view real estate as a major way to build wealth.
✅ But only about 36% feel financially ready to buy right now.
How are they adapting?
📌 Saving early — about one-third already have a down payment fund going.
📌 Taking side hustles, moving to more affordable areas, seeking higher salaries.
📌 Getting realistic: they know it may take time, but they’re planning ahead.
🗝 Takeaway: If you’re working toward buying your first home, you’re in good company. Start with your goals, map out your budget, and lean into the strategies that reflect where you are now. And when you’re ready — talk to a mortgage pro who can walk you through what’s possible.
