Resort-Style Living: How Gen Z is Redefining Rentals

Coffee with Real Estate: Gen Z Renters Episode 292 #genzrental, #realestate, #apartmentliving, #genz, #housingmarket, #rentaltrends, #mocktails, #soberliving

Join hosts Susan and Kurt on Coffee with Real Estate as they dive into the world of Gen Z renters, who represent 47% of recent U.S. renters and are reshaping the rental market with their high expectations. From resort-style pools and pet salons to co-working spaces and coffee bars, Gen Z demands amenities that create mini-universes, mirroring their curated social media feeds. But at what cost? With nearly half of Gen Z renters spending over 30% of their income on rent, Susan and Kurt explore whether these Instagram-worthy apartments are worth the price or if they’re hindering financial goals like homeownership. Hear real stories, like Josephina’s struggle with New York’s cutthroat rental process and Christian’s savvy move to share a two-bedroom to save for a house. The hosts also tackle the rising trend of mocktails, with prices rivaling alcoholic drinks—$15 for a non-alcoholic cocktail? Is it gouging or just the cost of a sober-curious lifestyle? With humor and insight, Susan and Kurt debate the balance between living the “YOLO” life and planning for the future, offering practical tips like choosing roommates or cutting subscriptions to save money. Tune in for a lively discussion on Gen Z’s rental revolution and a fun dive into the mocktail craze, all while sipping coffee and solving the world’s housing woes!