Why Nearly 40% of U.S. Homeowners Are Mortgage‑Free — And Boomers Lead the Way

savingadvice.com·Mar 15

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Nearly 40% of us homeowners do not have a mortgage, with baby boomers leading the way. This percentage appears to be a recent high and may be growing. However, the implications of this trend are unclear, with some outlets suggesting it may be contributing to a housing market freeze, while others simply report the statistic without specifying its impact.

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