Things are looking brighter for the 2015 housing market as more millennials are ready and able to become first-time homebuyers. With rents rising at unprecedented rates, many from the youngest adult generation are looking to save money and settle into their own homes.

A continued market challenge during the post-recession period has been reduced and delayed household formation, with millennials living with parents or renting for longer periods of time due to economic uncertainty. Construction of entry-level housing stalled while builders focused on demand from higher-end buyers with stable income and savings for a down payment. Current data suggests that the construction of entry-level housing is increasing.

Entry-Level Construction Showing Signs of Recovery

Census data reports that the final median new home size in 2014 was 2,414 square feet, down from 2,478 square feet at the end of the first quarter. The decrease indicates a shift toward construction of smaller entry-level homes, and more attractive market conditions for the key millennial demographic. The National Association of Home Builders predicts that as more first-time buyers return to the market, typical home size will continue to post slight declines.

Millennials who are looking to buy a home are finding much more favorable conditions than just one or two years ago. In late 2014, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revamped lending guidelines to include the return of 3% down payment mortgages that make qualifying for a mortgage easier for young buyers. Industry experts also expect to see looser lending standards and a bigger selection of homes to choose from.

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