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Opinion: The baby boom wave is cresting

Housing Wire

Peak 65 serves as an historic demographic milestone of the new paradigm shift that is changing every aspect of the housing market , finance, retirement planning process and the fragile supply/demand balance of housing inventory for real estate at large. We are living in a watershed moment in history. Builders are not keeping up with demand.

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Hispanic households to grow the most over next 20 years

Housing Wire

In a release on Thursday , the Urban Institute projected the future headship rate — the share of adults who are the heads of households — and the homeownership rate — the share of household heads who own their homes — through 2040. million in growth from 2030 to 2040. Between 2020 and 2040, Hispanic households will grow by 8.6

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Josh Mettle

Housing Wire

Josh Mettle: (1) Housing will continue to appreciate (albeit at a slower pace) until the supply of housing reaches balanced inventory levels. HousingWire: What are 2-3 trends that you’re closely following? It appears homebuilders will need a minimum of 3-5 years before they catch up. (2)