America’s first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old. A shocking new report explains why

New data shows one-third of Americans under 35 live at home as soaring home prices and rents make independence harder to afford.

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BY Anna-Louise Jackson

The dinner table in many family homes was a bit crowded again in 2025 as a record 25.2 million adults under the age of 35 were living with their parents, even more than the pandemic-era peak, according to a new report released Thursday by Realtor.com.

While Ma’s meat loaf may be spectacular, that’s not the reason why so many young adults are sticking around the family nest.........

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