Baby boomers own a third of America's homes. Here are the 15 metro areas they dominate.

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A residential neighborhood and golf course in Florida.

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My 30s look nothing like I once imagined: no marriage, no homeownership, no children. I've learned to make peace with that.

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The author is living a life in his 30s that he never imagined for himself.

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We bought our fixer-upper rental for $100,000 to tackle renovations. It wasn't pretty, but now it feels like home.

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A woman standing in front of a newly renovated home.
Christina Sciblo bought the home she rented for years, and started fixing it up immediately.

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It's not just boomers — millennials also have a serious stuff problem

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Baby boomer surrounded by piles of toys, clothing, memorabilia, and keepsakes.

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I bought 3 rental properties in my hometown. They help me afford living in a more expensive city.

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America's richest generation got much richer in recent decades as everyone else fell behind

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Americans over 75 have gotten richer in recent decades as younger generations have seen their household wealth fall or stagnate.

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Boomer homeowners aren't as well off as you may think

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Many older households are having a harder time affording housing.

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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk

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Houses in a small beach resort in southeast St. Johns County, Florida.

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Photos show some houses survived Hurricanes Helene and Milton while their neighbors crumbled. Homeowners can learn from them.

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A house lies toppled off its stilts after the passage of Hurricane Milton, in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

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Millennials have 'phantom wealth' hidden in their homes and 401Ks — but they don't feel rich

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Milennial couple standing next to a model house that is empty inside, on a harsh red background.

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