# Baby Boomers Dominate Housing Market as First-Time Buyers Hit Record Low

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Podcast: [Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-news-real-estate-investing-podcast-217472)
Published: 2026-04-27T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://realwealth.com/real-estate-news-for-investors-podcast/
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Baby boomers are now the largest force in the U.S. housing market, while first-time buyers have fallen to a record low. Kathy Fettke breaks down new National Association of Realtors data showing how high mortgage rates, rising costs, and home equity are creating a major divide between today's buyers. In this episode, learn why boomers now make up 42% of home buyers, why younger households are struggling to enter the market, and what this means for home prices, rental demand, and real estate investors in 2026. 📈 Want to learn more? Visit www.Newsforinvestors.com. Source: https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/baby-boomers-tighten-grip-on-housing-as-first-time-buyers-retreat/572014

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