I think they may have misunderstand the data. Gen X in the most favorable cities want a house and can afford one in those cities market. Gen X er’s in the least popular cannot afford a home in those markets and many are woke and don’t believe in following lives’ plan. Note I heard that the entry level home in San Diego is over $800,000. No many Gen X can buy an $800,000 first home.
San Jose - “Average requested loan amount among Gen Z homebuyers: $425,545”
What are they buying? I read that and thought “Are they buying people’s lawn tractor sheds and converting them into mico houses?” lol