07/13/2026
Feeling like hitting the lottery might be your best shot at homeownership?? You're not alone! High prices, soaring mortgage rates, and student loans make it feel impossible. But did you know Baby Boomers had it tougher in the '80s?
In 1981, interest rates were a jaw-dropping 18%, and mortgage payments took up 33% of their income. For Millennials today, it's about 22.5%. Despite the sky-high rates, Boomers faced lower home prices, but the economic struggle was real.
The average loan payment increased by 34% in just one year, and the debt-to-income ratio hit an all-time high of 53.69% in 1981. A recent analysis confirms it was indeed harder for Boomers to buy their first home.
Does this mean it’s easy now? Not at all. Millennials are grappling with high home prices, quick-rising mortgage rates, and inflation, making it feel just as daunting. But here's the silver lining: if Boomers could achieve homeownership under such tough conditions, so can you!?
Buying your first home might seem out of reach, but history shows it's possible. Let’s navigate this market together and turn your dream into reality. DM me today to start your journey!?
