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News articleYahoo Finance· March 15, 2026

Why 1.8M Gen Z And Millennials Vanished From The Housing Market In 2025

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  • Homes being built are targeted at higher-income tiers, leaving a vacuum in the low-to-middle income ranges where younger buyers operate

    60% confidence
  • Over the past decade, many households, particularly younger ones, have delayed forming due to limited supply and worsening affordability. Rather than establishing independent households, many young adults have remained with parents, lived with extended family or shared housing with roommates.

    60% confidence
  • Elf Labs valuation growth exceeded 1,600% in under two years

    60% confidence
  • When younger buyers are less active in the market, older homeowners become less likely to sell, which keeps inventory low, especially at entry-level price points. Ultimately, this pushes prices higher and exacerbates affordability issues for future first-time buyers.

    60% confidence
  • In 2025, the minimum income required to purchase a median-priced starter home will reach about $86,000 – a figure exceeding the typical entry-level salary for those in their 20s and early 30s

    60% confidence
  • Elf Labs controls 500+ protected trademarks and copyrights tied to iconic characters including Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. This foundation has generated over $15 million in royalties, expanded licensing into 30+ countries, and supported development of 100+ product lines.

    60% confidence
  • Since launching in 2023, Paladin has generated $185 million in contracted revenue and achieved strong year-over-year growth

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  • Atari Hotel Phoenix offers targeted returns including a 15% preferred return and a projected 5.8x multiple

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