Tammi Tosti - Realtor

08/06/2026

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Baby Boomers remain the housing market’s driving force, making up 42% of buyers and 55% of sellers. Many are leveraging equity, with 39% of Younger Boomers and 46% of Older Boomers purchasing homes with cash.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/born-to-run-baby-boomers-are-dominating-todays-market

07/28/2026

07/26/2026

Homeownership remains a powerful wealth-building tool. A $50K IRA investment could grow to ~$130K in 10 years, while the typical homeowner gained $232K+ in equity. Yet the IRA homebuyer withdrawal limit remains $10K—just 2% of today’s median home price.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/using-retirement-savings-to-buy-a-first-home

07/24/2026

Gen X remains a major force in today’s housing market. Buyers ages 46–60 made up 25% of recent home buyers and 23% of sellers, showing their continued influence on housing trends.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/from-mixtapes-to-mortgages-how-gen-x-is-owning-todays-housing-market

07/21/2026

Compass
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Housing supply isn’t just about quantity—it’s about the right mix. Three-bedroom homes remain the most common, while 4-bedroom homes have grown from under 20% of 1950s housing stock. As households evolve, home design matters too.
Explore your local trends: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/housing-statistics/metro-market-statistics

07/17/2026

Tammi Tosti Realtor®
951-202-8737
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07/13/2026

June Market report for Palm Desert

03/31/2026

Pending home sales inched higher last month as housing affordability improved, but new challenges are emerging.