{"id":4733,"date":"2024-04-25T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/25\/is-a-multi-generational-home-right-for-you\/"},"modified":"2024-04-25T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:30:00","slug":"is-a-multi-generational-home-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/25\/is-a-multi-generational-home-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpe_imgrss\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240425-Is-a-Multi-Generational-Home-Right-for-You.png?w=1220&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240425-Is-a-Multi-Generational-Home-Right-for-You.png?w=1220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You? Simplifying The Market\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;\">\n<p>Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You\u2019re not alone. A lot of people are choosing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2024\/03\/20\/does-it-make-sense-to-buy-a-home-right-now\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy<\/a> multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let\u2019s check out why they think it\u2019s a good idea to see if it might be a good fit for you, too.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why People Are Choosing Multi-Generational Living<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>According to the <em>National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR), <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2024-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-04-03-2024.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> are just a few key reasons buyers opted for multi-generational homes over the past year (<em>see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240425-Reasons-for-Purchasing-a-Multi-Generational-Home.png?ssl=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240425-Reasons-for-Purchasing-a-Multi-Generational-Home.png?w=1220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No Caption Received\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>But buying a multi-generational home isn\u2019t just about being close or taking care of the people you love\u2014it 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.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing costs like the mortgage and utilities can make owning a home more affordable. <strong>This is especially helpful for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2024\/03\/22\/3-helpful-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers-infographic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>first-time homebuyers<\/strong><\/a><strong> who might find it challenging to buy a place on their own in today\u2019s market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As <em>Axios<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/11\/05\/multigenerational-living-families-data-statistics-map-states\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cFinancial concerns and caregiving needs are two of the major reasons people live with their parents (and parents\u2019 parents).\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong>How an Agent Is Key in Finding the Right Home for You<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Looking for the perfect multi-generational home is a bit trickier than finding a regular house. You\u2019ve got more people, which means more opinions and needs to think about. It\u2019s kind of like putting together a puzzle where all the pieces need to fit perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re into the idea of living with loved ones and want all the benefits that come with it, team up with a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2024\/04\/05\/top-5-reasons-to-hire-an-agent-when-buying-a-home-infographic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real estate agent<\/a> who can help you out.<\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re 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. If you want to find out more, talk to a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2024\/04\/09\/the-top-5-reasons-you-need-a-real-estate-agent-when-buying-a-home\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real estate agent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You\u2019re not alone. A lot of people are choosing to buy multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. 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