Real Estate Trend: Why 41% of Young Home Buyers prefer Social Media

In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, we dive into the latest trends shaping the real estate market, led by Gen Z and Millennials. Discover why 41% of young homebuyers are turning to platforms like Facebook and TikTok to find homes and agents, and how social media is now a must-have tool for real estate professionals. We'll explore their preferences for move-in-ready homes, properties near amenities, and how family input influences their buying decisions.   Plus, learn how affordability challenges are pushing Millennials toward investment properties as a pathway to wealth-building. Whether you're an agent, investor, or curious about the future of real estate, this episode offers actionable insights into what's next for this influential demographic.   Don't forget to get your early bird tickets for the Passive Wealth Expo on January 18th at the SF Convention Center—get details at newsforinvestors.com! Timestamps: (00:00) Social Media and Real Estate (00:29) 2025 RE/MAX Future of Real Estate Report (01:14) Younger Buyers and Families (01:42) Millennial and Gen Z Homeownership  (02:09) What Types of Homes Do Young Buyers Want? (03:44) Investment Property vs Primary  Links: JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Sources: 1 - https://news.remax.com/whats-the-future-of-real-estate-remax-report-finds-out 2 - https://www.realestatenews.com/2024/12/08/re-max-report  3 - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/17/more-americans-regularly-get-news-on-tiktok-especially-young-adults/