[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$frk3o7esanx3c":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":39,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":43},{"item":4,"previous":27,"next":33},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":25,"updatedAt":26},50196,"is-a-multi-generational-home-right-for-you","Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?","\u003Cp>Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones?\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240423\u002F20240425-Is-a-Multi-Generational-Home-Right-for-You.png","\u003Cp>Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You're not alone. A lot of people are choosing to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F20\u002Fdoes-it-make-sense-to-buy-a-home-right-now\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy\u003C\u002Fa> multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let's check out why they think it’s a good idea to see if it might be a good fit for you, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Why People Are Choosing Multi-Generational Living\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>According to the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR), \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F2024-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-04-03-2024.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C\u002Fa> are just a few key reasons buyers opted for multi-generational homes over the past year (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240423\u002F20240425-Reasons-for-Purchasing-a-Multi-Generational-Home.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240423\u002F20240425-Reasons-for-Purchasing-a-Multi-Generational-Home.png\" alt=\"No Caption Received\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two of the top reasons had to do with aging parents. 27% of buyers chose multi-generational homes so they could take care of their parents more easily. And 19% did it to spend more time with them. A lot of older adults want to age in place, and living in a home with loved ones can help them do just that. If your parents are hoping to do the same, but need a bit of help, a multi-generational home may be worth considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But buying a multi-generational home isn’t just about being close or taking care of the people you love—it can save you money, too. 22% of buyers say they picked a multi-generational home to cut down on costs, and 11% needed a bigger house multiple incomes could afford together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sharing costs like the mortgage and utilities can make owning a home more affordable. \u003Cstrong>This is especially helpful for \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F22\u002F3-helpful-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>first-time homebuyers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> who might find it challenging to buy a place on their own in today's market.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As \u003Cem>Axios\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.axios.com\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F05\u002Fmultigenerational-living-families-data-statistics-map-states\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Financial concerns and caregiving needs are two of the major reasons people live with their parents (and parents’ parents).”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>How an Agent Is Key in Finding the Right Home for You\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Looking for the perfect multi-generational home is a bit trickier than finding a regular house. You've got more people, which means more opinions and needs to think about. It's kind of like putting together a puzzle where all the pieces need to fit perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you're into the idea of living with loved ones and want all the benefits that come with it, team up with a local \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F05\u002Ftop-5-reasons-to-hire-an-agent-when-buying-a-home-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real estate agent\u003C\u002Fa> who can help you out.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Whether you're looking to save money or want to take care of your loved ones, buying a multi-generational home might be a good idea for you. 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