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That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you\u2019ve been using for storage. <\/p>\n

To you, it\u2019s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it\u2019s the reason they\u2019d pick your house<\/a>. Here\u2019s why. Multi-generational homebuying is on the rise.<\/p>\n

Millions of Families Are Living Multi-Generationally<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe number of multi-generational households is climbing. That\u2019s when 3 or more generations live under one roof. And data shows those households grew from 3.2 million to almost 4 million<\/a> between 2014 and 2024, according to Realtor.com.<\/em><\/p>\n
And each year, more people are shopping for a larger home that fits their combined needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n
While the appetite for this type of house is rising across the board, data<\/a> from USAFacts<\/em> shows multi-generational living is more common in some states than others. The darker the state in the map below, the more common it is in that area (see map below)<\/em>:<\/p>\n
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Where does your state fall? Depending on where you are, the pool of buyers looking for a house like yours could be even bigger than you\u2019d think. But the overall bottom line is this.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a real market out there for larger homes with room for multiple generations under one roof, especially since affordability is still so tight. And if you own a house like that, it\u2019s in demand<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Multi-Generational Houses Sell at a Premium<\/strong><\/h4>\nAnd that extra room carries real value with the right buyer. According to Realtor.com<\/em>, in 2025 the median asking price for a multi-generational house was $709,000<\/a> \u2013 roughly 65% higher than the $429,900 median for a standard house.<\/p>\n
Some of that is simply size. But compare multi-generational homes to regular homes with the same amount of square footage, and they still come out on top \u2013 $262 per square foot versus $215.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a 22% premium you could command for special features like in-law suites, second kitchens, and separate entries<\/strong> (see graph below)<\/em>:<\/p>\n
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When you sell<\/a>, this could help you walk away with more money in your pocket, especially when your agent highlights your home\u2019s multi-generational-friendly features in your listing.<\/p>\n
And Buyers Aren\u2019t Getting Sticker Shock<\/strong><\/h4>\nAnd even with slightly higher price tags, buyers aren\u2019t flinching. Multi-generational houses drew 13.5% more online views than standard ones, and they still sold just as fast \u2013 in about 59 days \u2013 per the same Realtor.com <\/em>report<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Hannah Jones, Senior Economic Research Analyst at Realtor.com<\/em>, explains:<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe strong demand and steep premiums we are seeing in inventory-constrained markets point to a real mismatch between what buyers are looking for and what is actually available<\/em>. For sellers in these markets, this type of home can be a significant asset<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Basically, when buyers want something that\u2019s very specific, the house that checks the box tends to stand out.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
Your multi-generational-friendly, or simply larger-than-average, house might meet criteria a lot of buyers can\u2019t find in a standard one. That\u2019s what gets attention. And offers. So, talk to a local real estate agent about what it could get you in your market right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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