First-Time Homebuyers Are Now 40 And Why Americans Are Renting Longer with NAR's Jessica Lautz

First-time homebuyers used to be in their early 30s. Today? The median first-time buyer is nearly 40 years old — and the ripple effects are reshaping America's housing market. In this conversation, Kathy Fettke sits down with NAR's Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz to break down the newest data on affordability, delayed homeownership, rising rents, the surge in all-cash buyers, and why so many Americans are locked out of the market longer than ever. They also discuss how this impacts real estate investors long term. 📌 Are you looking for an end of the year deal? Visit www.Realwealth.com/Deals to learn more. LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)! https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FREE RealWealth® EDUCATION & TOOLS RealWealth Market Reports: https://realwealth.com/learn/best-places-to-buy-rental-property/ RealWealth Videos: https://realwealth.com/category/video/ RealWealth Assessment™: https://realwealth.com/assessment/ RealWealth® Webinars: https://realwealth.com/webinars/ READ BOOKS BY RealWealth® FOUNDERS The Wise Investor by Rich Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/thewiseinvestorbook Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/retirerichwithrentals Scaling Smart by Rich & Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.