With Affordability in Play, Fixer-Uppers No Longer Downers for Many Buyers
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Plug and play has had its day. As affordability pressures reshape the housing market, a growing number of younger buyers especially are increasingly willing to take on older properties, drawn by lower purchase prices, renovation potential and the ability to personalize a space over time, rather than paying a premium for move-in ready builds. “Millennials…