October 2025 | First-Time Buyer Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ What’s Going On Despite some of the toughest affordability pressures in decades, next-up buyers born between 1997 and 2012 aren’t walking away from the dream of owning a home. According to recent data, they’re simply adapting. Key findings: Many Gen Zers list career advancement as their first milestone , ahead of buying a home, getting married, or having children. About 51%  say they’re “highly concerned” ab