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How Falling Birth Rates Are Reshaping the Housing Market
With birth rates declining and households getting smaller, the U.S. housing market is undergoing a quiet transformation. Lucas and Luna examine how the average size of new single-family homes has shrunk over the past decade, why builders are shifting toward smaller floor plans and accessory dwelling units, and how multigenerational living is on the rise. Drawing on data from the National Association of Home Builders and recent Census Bureau surveys, they explore how demographics — not just interest rates — are driving these changes. The episode also touches on the implications for suburban…
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