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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$549,850

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3,251 SqFt

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$549,800

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$549,800

5 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,839 SqFt

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$549,700

2 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,527 SqFt

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MLS # 6768735

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$549,700

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,858 SqFt

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MLS # 6777554

Property Type Single Family Residence

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$549,500

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,379 SqFt

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MLS # 6696233

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$549,500

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,020 SqFt

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910 W Angus Road San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

$549,500

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,699 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6741661

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

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306 N Nevada Way Gilbert, AZ 85233

$549,500

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,868 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6760244

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

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5132 S Dorsey Lane Tempe, AZ 85282

$549,300

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,448 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6770341

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

STUNNING REMODELED HOME with refined elegance! No expense spared, over 130k in upgrades. Newer roof, New 2024 Trane AC, New dual pane windows throughout, New high end porcelain tile flooring through with herring bone pattern, NO CARPET anywhere! Tile even extends to back patio. New 96in dual pane arcadia and new dual pane French door. New 42inch white shaker, dove tail, soft close cabinets extended entire length of kitchen, with custom work center. Beautiful quartz countertops throughout, marble herring bone backsplash accented by brushed gold Schluter & hardware throughout. Brush gold light fixtures and smart ceiling fans-remote and Alexa controlled. New Rinnai tankless hot water heater. Bathrooms completely remodeled custom tile, vanities & lighting. New paint interior and exterior. See All new stainless steel appliances and also stubbed for gas stove. New Samsung AI sensing, Smart tech, wifi controlled washer/dryer. Originally 4bed, would be easy to convert back. Lush grass throughout entire front yard. Pool sized backyard that is your blank canvas ready for your vision. No standard lot here, over 7000 sq ft, with NO HOA and corner lot with block fencing. New custom welded gates with composite fencing panels that look like wood, but you will never have to re-sand. Additional insulation added in attic and combination of new windows makes for a quiet, peaceful, energy efficient home. Two car carport would be easy to convert to garage. The location is within the magic rectangle; between the 101, 60 East, 202E, and The I-10 freeways. Highly sought out area of Tempe; near ASU, Intel, Outlet mall, and desirable shopping and dining. Also sought after school districts. Kiwanis park is nearby, with 125 acres with playgrounds, a 12 acre lake (for kayaking and boat rentals), batting ranges, sport fields, and an indoor recreation center. Too many upgrades to list! Come see this beautiful home before it's gone!

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2126 E Voltaire Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022

New

$549,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,751 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6786069

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

The Agave - A rare combination of Space, Style, Quality, and Value where Design Matters. Be inspired by the warm tones and natural textures of the desert where the Sagebrush and Adobe interior color schemes boldly echo the beauty of The Agave. Modern, Flat-Panel Kitchen Cabinetry in Matte color-ways, Solid-surface, Spa-Inspired Flat-Panel vanity cabinets in natural-wood tone finishes in Bathrooms. Standard LVT flooring installed in the entire home, Quartz Countertops and Tile shower surrounds. Standard Accent painted interior doors and jambs for a bold, effortless design touch. Ceiling fans included as well as EV prewire. The Wren showcases a generous backyard and second floor deck to bring the outside in.

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2129 E Voltaire Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85032

Open House

$549,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,590 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6772478

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

The Agave - A rare combination of Space, Style, Quality, and Value where Design Matters. Be inspired by the warm tones and natural textures of the desert where the Sagebrush and Adobe interior color schemes boldly echo the beauty of The Agave. Modern, Flat-Panel Kitchen Cabinetry in Matte color-ways, Solid-surface, Spa-Inspired Flat-Panel vanity cabinets in natural-wood tone finishes in Bathrooms. Standard LVT flooring installed in the entire home, Quartz Countertops and Tile shower surrounds. Standard Accent painted interior doors and jambs for a bold, effortless design touch. Ceiling fans included as well as EV prewire. This premium Quail Plan showcases an enclosed front patio, oversized 2 car garage, bonus loft space, and second floor deck .

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