Oldest Americans held more real estate wealth than ever in 2025

Americans 70 and older hold more than $12.5 trillion in real estate

Last year was the first time the oldest group surpassed those ages 40 to 54

Housing affordability pressures have recently started to ease

Americans 70 and older hold more than $12.5 trillion in real estate

Last year was the first time the oldest group surpassed those ages 40 to 54

Housing affordability pressures have recently started to ease

(NewsNation) — For the first time on record, Americans 70 and older held a larger share of the nation’s real estate wealth than those ages 40 to 54, according to a new Redfin report.

The crossover happened in the second quarter of 2025 based on an analysis of Federal Reserve data going back to 1989.

The oldest Americans have seen their share of U.S. real estate wealth surge from around 16 percent in 2005 to roughly 26 percent in 2025. Those ages 40 to 54 have seen the opposite trend, with their share plunging from about 36 percent to 26 percent over the same period, Redfin found.

In dollar terms, Americans 70 and older held more........

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