09/26/2026
Stuck inside with Mom & Dad during this Nor’easter?
Starting to remember why you wanted to move out?
Relax. You’ve got company. 😝
According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, first-time buyers make up just 21% of homebuyers — the lowest share NAR has recorded since 1981.
With home prices and borrowing costs where they are, younger buyers are having one hell of a time getting their foot in the door.
So… hear us out:
Move out of Mom & Dad’s house… and into a container home 75 feet away!
You get your own place.
You get a chance to actually stash some money away.
Mom still cooks.
Dad definitely wants you out… but he still needs someone to mow the grass for free.
And you’re just close enough for Mom to keep doing your laundry.
Parents LOVE this idea!
Maybe the path to owning your own place doesn’t have to look quite as traditional as it used to.
Worst case, you’re still living with your parents. You just don’t share a wall with them anymore. ✌️
Backyard homes/ADUs are subject to local zoning, permitting & building requirements.
Anyway…stay tuned for more family advice 😉