Sandwich Caregiving Starts at Age 34 Threatening Millennial Homeownership Goals

By Allaire Conte · Realtor.com · 2026-08-11

A new report from Realtor.com highlights a growing financial barrier for younger adults who are now managing care for both children and aging parents simultaneously. As the average age for these dual responsibilities drops to 34, many potential buyers are seeing their down-paymen

A new report from Realtor.com highlights a growing financial barrier for younger adults who are now managing care for both children and aging parents simultaneously. As the average age for these dual responsibilities drops to 34, many potential buyers are seeing their down-paymen