A 71-year-old Californian explains why she's one of many boomers reluctant to sell their large homes and downsize — and it has nothing to do with money

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The Oakland skyline is seen from this aerial view in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 8, 2023.
The Oakland skyline is seen from this aerial view in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 8, 2023.

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The South is booming, beating out the West as the fastest-growing region in the country again last year

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Atlanta, Georgia, Ansley Park, mansion with city skyline behind.
Atlanta mansion with city skyline behind.

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Baltimore is selling hundreds of vacant homes to city residents for just $1 each

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Baltimore is trying to revive some of its roughest neighborhoods with a $1 housing project.

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Arizona's Democratic governor squashed an effort to make homes more affordable as Biden travels to the state to promote his housing plans

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An aerial view of new homes under construction at a housing development on June 7, 2023 in Buckeye, Arizona. Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is located on the fringe of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
An aerial view of new homes under construction at a housing development on June 7, 2023 in Buckeye, Arizona.

4 of the most competitive rental markets in the country added virtually no new apartments in 2023. It shows the housing crisis isn't going away.

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A "for rent" sign is posted in front of a home on December 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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A huge wave of housing inventory hit the market in February as the 'lock-in' effect eases

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A row of homes in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Millions of homes could flood the US housing market thanks to boomers

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Baby boomers dominate America's housing market. But as they age out, millions of homes will be up for grabs, and Gen Z is poised to benefit.

One way to help American homebuyers? Do what the Dutch do.

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Homes along a canal in Amsterdam.
Dutch-style mortgages offer something American mortgages don't: automatically lower interest rates as the loan is paid off.

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There are so few starter homes on the market, Biden wants to pay people $10,000 to sell their houses

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A For Sale sign is posted in front of a home for sale in San Marino, California on September 6, 2023.
A For Sale sign is posted in front of a home for sale in San Marino, California on September 6, 2023.

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The Trump-supporting governor of Montana is staking his reelection on a set of 'miracle' YIMBY housing policies

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Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) joins President Donald Trump at a
Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) joins President Donald Trump at a "Make America Great Again" rally at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport on November 3, 2018 in Belgrade, Montana.

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