Democrat Alexis Simmons says a renters bill of rights could end up protecting both tenants and landlords. (Photo by Maya Smith for Kansas Reflector)
Consider these chilling numbers regarding the age of homeowners in the past versus today: In 1965, the typical homeowner was in their 20s or 30s. Today, the median age for all home buyers sits at 59.
Data show that nearly half of the people born in the 1960s bought a home by 30. By the 1980s, that number sank to 35%. The average first-time buyer today is 40, the highest on record. The average repeat buyer’s age has climbed to 62, also the highest ever…