Why some baby boomers are buying bigger homes, not downsizing

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How it spread - 9 original reports

1. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • Tagesschau (Germany)10:58first to report
     Viele Babyboomer übergeben in den kommenden Jahren ihr Eigenheim

     In den kommenden Jahrzehnten dürften zunehmend Häuser der Babyboomer-Generation auf den Markt kommen. Das zusätzliche Angebot könnte Immobilienpreise sinken lassen. Wo vor allem? Von Bianca von der Au.

2. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • turnto23.com10:43
     Why some baby boomers are buying bigger homes, not downsizing

     Baby boomers are holding onto larger homes longer, tightening housing inventory and making it harder for younger families to buy.

3. Sun, 13 September 2026

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   • Le Figaro (France)08:34
     «C’est un sujet d’angoisse» : l’héritage XXL des baby-boomers va-t-il faire dégringoler les prix de l’immobilier ?

     DÉCRYPTAGE - Entre 400 et 700 milliards d’euros de patrimoine devraient changer de mains chaque année d’ici 2040. Que feront les jeunes générations de cet héritage, alors que Matignon vient d’annoncer un plan choc sur les donations ?

4. Thu, 24 September 2026

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   • El Mundo (Spain)20:45
     El drama generacional que confunde el 'caso Maricarmen': los jóvenes con vivienda en propiedad han caído un 44% y los jubilados con más de una subieron un 76%

     La anciana desahuciada es una anomalía en un mercado en el que, desde la gran crisis inmobiliaria, los pensionistas multiplican sus viviendas en propiedad a costa de los menores de 35 años Leer

5. Wed, 30 September 2026

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   • aol.com16:11
     16 Purchases People Are Making Later in Life Than Previous Generations Did

     Young Americans are postponing major purchases such as homes, cars, furniture, wedding expenses, and baby gear. Changes in housing affordability, marriage, family formation, and financial priorities are reshaping when these purchases happen.

6. Sat, 3 October 2026

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   • timesfreepress.com21:30
     Personal Finance: Most Americans want to remain home as they age

     URL changednow www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/oct/03/personal-finance-most-americans-want-to-remain/

     Nearly 80 percent of baby boomers own their own homes according to the US Census Bureau. Of those senior homeowners, over 70% own their house free clear with no mortgage. Years of hard work and diligence have paid off in time to enjoy a comfortable retirement in familiar surroundings.

7. Wed, 14 October 2026

   2 reports
   • Die Zeit (Germany)09:34
     Wohneigentum: Hier können Millennials günstige Boomer-Häuser finden

     Generationenwechsel auf dem Immobilienmarkt: Viele ältere Eigentümer verkaufen bald ihre Häuser. Schauen Sie hier, ob es in Ihrer Gegend dadurch günstiger werden könnte.

   • bnnbloomberg.ca14:30
     Multi-generational living a serious consideration for many would-be homeowners in Ontario: survey

     About 40 per cent of Ontarians would consider living in a multi-generational home, according to a new survey analyzing how residents across Canada are changing their approach to home ownership.

8. Fri, 16 October 2026

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   • Die Zeit (Germany)11:09
     Überalterung der Gesellschaft: Babyboomer werden alt - was das für den Wohnungsmangel heißt