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Why The Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes | The Markarian Realty Guide Blog

Thursday, August 1, 2024   /   by Vic Markarian

Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes

Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time.
If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have its challenges. But it turns out there’s one pretty significant benefit: it can actually make it a bit easier for you to buy a home.
How Can It Help You Buy a Home?
Realtor.com asked members of the Sandwich Generation if they agree or disagree that taking care of children and parents at the same time is helping them afford a home. A third of respondents said their situation made it easier to buy (see graph below):
Here are a few ways their caretaking situation might be helping those 33% buy a home:
Sharing Expenses: If you live in a multi-generational household, you can pool your resources and split the costs. Your parents might k ...

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