在做出像买新房这样的重要决定时，个人情况往往是一个推动因素。 无论你是第一次购房者，需要更多的空间来容纳你不断增长的家庭，缩小规模以适应空巢，还是寻找退休房产，找到合适的信息，合适的房地产经纪人，以及适合你需求的合适的房产都是这个过程的重要组成部分。 Based on recent studies by the 全国房地产经纪人协会^® on 代的趋势, we can identify the best resources to help you in any phase of your life.

在所有年龄段中，大多数买家在寻找房屋时采取的第一步是在网上。 年轻一代倾向于在网上找到他们最终购买的房子，而老一辈通常悦博体育通过房地产经纪人找到他们购买的房子。

对于几代人来说，拥有住房仍然是实现美国梦的重要一步。 According to a learinvest的研究, an online financial resource, 77 percent of those surveyed believed that buying a home of their own was, “first and foremost in achieving the American Dream”.

千禧一代:

1980 - 2000

也被称为Y一代或回声潮一代，因为这一代人的人口几乎与婴儿潮一代相当。 This age group is the second largest group of recent homebuyers, representing 28 percent according to the 全国房地产经纪人协会 . 79%的购房者在这个年龄段购买他们的第一套房子。 According to the 2012年Trulia美国梦研究, ninety three percent of renters in this generation plan on purchasing a home someday.

在考虑买房时，千禧一代（以及一些X一代买家）非常看重工作的便利性、负担能力和学区的质量。 这一代人最有可能选择城市中心作为他们第一个家的位置。 According to Gfk Roper的市场调查, this group is most interested in their home being a social hub, with a focus on entertainment and amenities.

在寻找房地产经纪人时，千禧一代最有可能向朋友和家人寻求推荐。 They generally place a high value on an agent’s honesty and trustworthiness because they are often relying on their agent to walk them through the home purchase process for the first time.

X一代:

1965 - 1979

LearnVest的调查结果显示，作为最近最大的购房者群体，这一代人中72%的美国人已经拥有了自己的房子。 他们也代表了最大的房屋卖家群体，其中相当大比例的人希望升级他们的房屋，以容纳他们不断增长的家庭或增加投资。 房地产行业专家预计，这一群体将引领复苏的房地产市场。

X一代家庭更有可能拥有双职工收入，即家庭中的两个成年成员都在工作。 According to a study by GfK Roper, a market research company, this generation placed state-of-the-art kitchens at the top of their priorities, as well as large closets and amenities for organization, since many Gen Xers have children living in their homes. 他们不太关心家里的礼节，对正式的餐厅和客厅也不太感兴趣。

婴儿潮时期出生的人:

1946 - 1964

有趣的是，NAR的研究发现，随着购房者年龄的增长，所购买房屋的年龄会下降。 婴儿潮一代和年龄较大的买家正在寻找较新的建筑，不太需要装修或大型维护问题。 This generation ranks state-of-the-art kitchens, whirlpool baths, walk-in closets, and hobby spaces high on their list of must-haves, according to GfK Roper.

The boomer generation is also looking to the future for both themselves and their aging parents, “fourteen percent of homebuyers over the age of 48 are looking to purchase senior-related homes, for themselves or others” according to the NAR研究。 Boomer parents are becoming accustomed to (or preparing for) an empty nest, so this group may be downsizing or looking for a home that specifically fits their needs.

沉默的一代:

1925 - 1945

这一代购房者更注重找一个离朋友、家人和医疗设施更近的房子。 虽然这一代人在房屋搜索的早期阶段使用互联网寻找他们的家，但他们更直接地与值得信赖的房地产经纪人合作，以找到特别适合他们需求的家。 这一代人可能不是第一次买房，所以他们不太愿意在价格、大小或房屋条件上妥协。 这一代人通常对购房和出售过程更满意，因为他们以前经历过，知道会发生什么。 According to the Trulia美国梦研究, this group is also most likely to have realistic assumptions about the cost of a home and mortgage.