Generation Xers value family time above all else, and the home is the central hub of family activity, offering a place to unwind and connect outside of their busy work life.
What Xers Want
Buy or Stay?
When it comes to buying a home, Xers, Boomers, and Matures all plan to stay in their current home as long as possible, while Millennials plan to purchase their next or first home within the next 2-5 years.
Generation X: Middle Child of Generations
Generation X may be the smallest generation, and sandwiched between two mammoth generations, but as this savvy and pragmatic cohort reaches their peak earning years, their long-awaited moment in the spotlight is approaching.
What Boomers Want
32 percent of the U.S. population is 50 years or older, and two-thirds of the primary home equity is owned by those over 55. The choices made by this demographic group will impact housing opportunities available to younger generations, especially
The Gen X Focus
While the recession made further investment more challenging for Xers, the home remains a major asset and Xers spend their leisure time improving, organizing, and entertaining.