"Gen Zers Face Housing Market Squeeze as Boomers Hold Tight to Large Homes"

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As baby boomers age and begin to leave their homes, a significant shift in the housing market is expected, with millions of homes potentially becoming available. While some predict a "silver tsunami" of aging Americans leaving homes and lowering prices, others believe the impact will be more gradual. Gen Z is expected to benefit the most from this shift, as they will be in their prime homebuying years, potentially finding themselves in a steadier housing market than their predecessors. However, the housing crunch won't be completely solved by boomers' departure, and the need for more affordable inventory remains a crucial consideration.
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