Millennials the engine of the real estate market

By NextHome Staff
July 24, 2018
According to a national study commissioned by Genworth Canada, six in 10 (59 per cent) millennials have already achieved their homeownership dreams. Among those who own their homes, three in 10 (30 per cent) millennials bought their first home or a home that was not their first in the past two years, compared to just 9 per cent of older Canadians. And over the next two years, among non-owners another 30 per cent of millennials plan on making their first home purchase, making them the engine of the real estate market.The annual poll, completed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Credit Counselling Services (CACCS) from February 8 to March 27, asked 2,000 Canadians questions about their financial well-being, homeownership intentions and preparedness for the future.The national Financial Fitness and Homeownership Study shows that Canadians remain committed to homeownership and those who own a home have better financial outcomes than those who do not. Homeowners are far more likely to say they are in great/good financial fitness versus non-homeowners. Heres the breakdown of those who say they are in great/good financial shape:
  • 68 per cent of first-time buyers;
  • 58 per cent of first-time intenders;
  • 59 per cent of repeat buyers;
  • 62 per cent of repeat intenders.
“It is encouraging to see the high level of financial confidence coming from first-time homebuyers and homeowners. As a company that is committed to providing financial literacy education to aid those looking to achieve homeownership, these results demonstrate that this segment of Canadians are doing the necessary homework to support their financial future,” said Stuart Levings, president and CEO of Genworth Canada.Homeownership is a mainstay for many Canadians’ financial wellbeing and homeowners demonstrate greater financial discipline and report greater long-term confidence in their financial outlook.Here is a look at how homeowners and first-time buyers/intenders feel about their financial shape:“Being intentionally aware of the state of your personal finances is especially important when considering the purchase of a home,” said Henrietta Ross, CEO of the CACCS. “Understanding how financially fit you are by exploring your Financial Fitness score at www.caccs.ca is quick, easy and free – but rich in value because it can help guide wise financial choices.”This score is based on attitudinal, behavioural and outcome measures that were developed from Financial Fitness index benchmark data.To read the full 2018 Financial Fitness and Homeownership Study report, visit http://genworth.ca/en/index.aspx

Have great ideas? Become a Contributor.

Contact Us

Our Publications

Read all your favourites online without a subscription

Read Now

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

Sign up to receive the smartest advice and latest inspiration from the editors of NextHome

Subscribe