How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost nine years – an increase of almost 50%.

Why the dramatic increase?

The reasons for this change are plentiful!

The fall in home prices during the housing crisis left many homeowners in a negative equity situation (where their home was worth less than the mortgage on the property). Also, the uncertainty of the economy made some homeowners much more fiscally conservative about making a move.

With home prices rising dramatically over the last several years, 93.7% of homes with a mortgage are now in a positive equity situation with 79.1% of them having at least 20% equity, according to CoreLogic.

With the economy coming back and wages starting to increase, many homeowners are in a much better financial situation than they were just a few short years ago.

One other reason for the increase was brought to light during a recent presentation by Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist of NAR, at the Realtor’s Summit in San Diego, CA. Yun pointed to the fact that historically, young homeowners who were either looking for more space to accommodate their growing family or looking for a better school district were more likely to move more often (every 5 years). The homeownership rate among young families, however, has still not caught up to previous generations resulting in the jump we have seen in median tenure!

What does this mean for housing?

Many believe that a large portion of homeowners are not in a house that is best for their current family circumstances. They could be baby boomers living in an empty, four-bedroom colonial, or a millennial couple planning to start a family that currently lives in a one-bedroom condo.

These homeowners are ready to make a move. Since the lack of housing inventory is a major challenge in the current housing market, this could be great news for sellers.  Give me a call to find out what your home is worth – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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$659,990

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

4,150 SqFt

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MLS # 6782029

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18950 W Ocotillo Road Waddell, AZ 85355

$659,990

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,623 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6739881

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QUICK MOVE-IN HOME! MOVE INTO YOUR NEW HOME BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS! SPECIAL FINANCING WITH BELOW MARKET INTEREST RATES AVAILABLE! MOVE-IN PACKAGES AVAILABLE! PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT THESE SPECIALS ON THIS QUICK MOVE-IN HOME AND OTHERS. ACT SOON BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! Topaz with 4 bedrooms + study, 3 baths. Large multi slide door off the great room that leads out to the extended covered patio. Pavers at drive, walk and entry. Stainless steel 36'' gas cooktop, wall oven, micro, canopy hood. Sonoma Maple Slate (gray) cabinets with pull out trash drawer, 42'' kitchen uppers, and stainless steel under mount single bowl kitchen sink. Himalaya white granite countertops in kitchen and owner's bath. Upgrade flooring includes EMS Novales 12x24 Astra tile in all areas of the home except beds/closets. 5'' baseboards and 3 1/4 door casings throughout. Dual sinks at bath 2, 8' tall garage door w/two controls, garage service door for easy access into the backyard and so much more. Please verify all information with onsite agent. Thank you!

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$659,990

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,024 SqFt

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MLS # 6781860

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$659,990

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,084 SqFt

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MLS # 6755370

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Corner lot, North/South, October completion! Experience the charm of Aloravita, nestled within the scenic mountains of Peoria. This community boasts breathtaking views and is conveniently located minutes away from shopping, dining, hiking trails and more! Our popular 'Tamarron' floorplan features 4 full bedrooms with a study, 3 bathrooms, 2 Car-Garage and a private yard with views! Designer selected finish includes White Cabinetry, Quartz Kitchen Countertops, Wood Like Tile Throughout, and Plush Carpet in all the bedrooms. This beautiful home will have it all including 9' ceilings, Gourmet Gas Kitchen, Smudge Proof Stainless Steel Appliances, Blinds, Pre-Plumb for Soft Water, and Smart Home Technology. Photos of model home, options may vary-home is under construction*

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$659,900

2 Beds

2 Baths

2,299 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6733944

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$659,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,571 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6756983

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

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9035 W Quail Track Drive Peoria, AZ 85383

$659,900

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,626 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6772738

Property Type Single Family Residence

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$659,900

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,788 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6777139

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

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$659,900

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,410 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6774348

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

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9904 E Monterey Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209

$659,900

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,701 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6735242

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

$10,000 seller credit!!! Welcome to this beautiful home in the Prestigious Augusta Ranch Golf community. Home has 4 large Bedrooms, Split Floor Plan, Separate Living & Family Rooms w/ Vaulted Ceilings. The Eat-In Kitchen has an Island/Breakfast Bar, Gas Range, b/i Microwave, walk in pantry & additional built in Cabinets in Laundry Room. Primary bathroom has Shower & Tub, Dual Sinks & Walk-In Closet. This home has Ceiling fans, wood plantation shutters & neutral 2 tone paint throughout. The Large Backyard is perfect for your next BBQ w/ an enormous Covered Patio & 3 fruit trees (lime, orange, grapefruit), palm trees and is extra spacious. 3 car Garage has many b/i Cabinets, Service Door & tankless water heater. This home is in one of the best communities in East Valley.

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