2 results for "retirement-planning"

Housing Market

Buying at 40: The New Retirement Dilemma

Median first-time buyer age hit 40 in 2025, up from 28 in 1991. The math of buying vs. FIRE investing has never been tighter—here's the fork in the road, with d

Realtor.com News|17 days ago

Housing Market

Mortgage Squeeze: Why Retirees Are Racing to Pay Off Homes

Between 1989 and 2022, homeowners aged 65-79 with mortgages rose 17%. Retirees face fixed payments on limited incomes, forcing aggressive payoff strategies befo

Realtor.com News|23 days ago