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Why Boomers Won’t Budge From Their Homes

Did you know a third of Baby Boomers say they’ll never sell their homes? Most have lived there for over 16 years, love their digs, and don’t want to swap a low mortgage for today’s sky-high rates. The catch? This “house hoarding” means fewer homes for younger buyers, making it even tougher for millennials and Gen Z to find a place. If you’re house hunting, patience (and maybe a side hustle) is key! #RealEstate #HomeBuying #Boomers

2025-06-22

MadMom58

The homes most of us live in are not “starter homes”. You think we still live in the first place we bought? No, we worked our way through life, made good decisions and didn’t buy all the crap you spend your money on today. Skip the Starbucks, eating out and designer labels.

06-22

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Helen Smith

What business is it of anyone's if older people do not sell their homes, that are fully paid for?

06-22

Ball, LA

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Tim

That’s not “house hoarding”. It’s our house! House hoarding would be a millionaire or a corporation buying hundreds of homes and not selling them so they can drive up house prices.

06-22

San Antonio, TX

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Stephen West

More stupid stories from the left wing media trying to cause division and animosity between Americans, what sick morons!

06-22

Milan, PA

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Robo

Doesn’t make sense. If we move we would move into a house that’s already available to buy. Just buy that one and leave us alone to enjoy our home it took 30 years to pay for.

06-22

Puyallup, WA

Roger Loos

quit your complaining on your $1200 I phones. get a condo and work your way up. wtf you all act like we didn't earn it? when I started in the workforce. I had to be on food stamps. so you all can kiss my A**!!!

06-23

Nine Mile Falls, WA

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Alan Dale

I'm a home owner, a baby boomer, and a liberal. It's not a political problem, it's basically economic iniquality that didn't exist to this extent decades ago. Cheaper to stay than sell.

06-22

Omaha, NE

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NicieMe

Hey, Millennials, GenZers. Do what the majority of "Boomers" did. Start at the bottom, sit back, and Wait. The majority of us started with Crap like mobile homes or ratty houses. We didn't expect to walk into a perfect home right out of the gate. What you think of as hoarding is that we worked our collective asses off and don't think it's our duty to grease your skids.

06-22

Sioux Rapids, IA

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House Of Cards

First off if we do sell there is a large tax bill that comes with that. Secondly the ones wanting us to move out cannot afford the house maintenance insurance and taxes that come with it. Thirdly it's entertaining to watch you bitch and complain instead of making your own way. Don't wait for the inheritance, build your own.

06-22

Chicago, IL

Mary Liz

Boomer here... my husband & I worked our asses off for our house...I'm not leaving because I LOVE Long Island and NOTHING is affordable... I have a 4 bedroom center hall colonial....monthly expenses total just about $3,000...there is no place even close...& ... I'm 67 do my own yard work & more...I'm not giving up my home...