Gen Z Is Holding Out for Sub-5% Mortgages. It’s In for a Rude Awakening

Real Estate News · October 5, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Dina Sartore-Bodo · 5 min read at the source

Money Monday - MM - Five Gen Z Standing Outside Modern Suburban Home

With mortgage rates at a yearly high and the economy struggling, how is the next generation ever supposed to become homeowners?

Reported by Dina Sartore-Bodo for Realtor.com (Finance), originally published October 5, 2026.

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Topics: Finance, Daily Email, Generation Z, Higher Mortgage Rates, Money Monday, Mortgages, Slot 02

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