Recent Posts by Sam Williamson

Thankful for Homeownership: A Look at Generational Trends

By Sam Williamson on November 26, 2024
Key Points: The homeownership rate for millennials has consistently lagged behind previous generations by as much as 7 percentage points – despite higher education levels and similar incomes. Despite these setbacks, millennials have narrowed the gap as they near middle age, catching up to Gen X at age 38, and closing the gap more quickly than Gen ... Read More

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Is Student Loan Debt Really Preventing Homeownership?

By Sam Williamson on September 23, 2024
Key Points: Longer repayment terms and lower interest rates have increased students’ “education-buying power” and lowered payment-to-income ratios reducing the impact of rising student loan balances over time. Millennials’ pursuit of higher education significantly boosts earning potential and house-buying power, making student loans more likely to ... Read More

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