Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a writer with The Mortgage Reports website (www.themortgagereports.com). I’m looking to interview mortgage/lending professionals, financial industry experts, real estate agents, and other housing experts for the following story:
WHAT GEN. Y WANTS IN A HOME – AND WHY THEY’RE NOT BUYING IN LARGER NUMBERS. Findings from a recent survey by Better Homes and Gardens (details at http://tinyurl.com/bhg16survey) reveals that almost two-thirds (63% percent) of millennial respondents surveyed say that having a home customized to their tastes and needs is a top priority; 6 in 10 millennial respondents say that having a home that is "a reflection of me" is more important to them than to their parents' generation. A concurrent new study by Consumer Reports (details at http://www.consumerreports.org/personal-finance/the-real-state-of-real-estate) indicates that millennials believe firmly in ownership. Though just 26 percent currently own a home, 71 percent aspire to do so. This story would explore what features/amenities millennials value in a home, and what it will take to enable them to purchase homes in larger numbers (especially anything related to mortgage loans). Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central time, Monday, March 21.
QUESTIONS:1. What are the major findings (from the two aforementioned studies) related to millennials that you find most interesting/important and why?2. What do millennials want in a home today (features/amenities they value)?3. Why are millennials not purchasing homes in larger numbers today? What will it take to enable Gen Y to purchase homes in larger numbers?4. Does Gen Y’s reticence to purchase a home today have a lot to do with qualifying for/affording a mortgage? How/to what extent? What needs to change related to mortgages to get them off the fence?5. What tips do you suggest for millennials to be able to qualify for and afford a home mortgage? What should they be doing to get on the mortgage fast track? What qualifications will they need to get preapproved/qualified?6. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?7. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
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financial industry experts, real estate agents, housing experts
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