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May 21, 2026

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

  • The trend is the latest sign that single women are choosing to become homeowners at greater rates than single men.
    • By ALEX VEIGA
    AP Business Writer

    LOS ANGELES — Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home.

    They accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their generation, while single Gen Z men represented 18%, according to survey data from the National Association of Realtors.


     
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