Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 15 Oct 2026, 4:39 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Baby boomers have been the biggest force driving home sales over the last few years. Many of them are moving to be close to family, and in particular, their grandchildren.

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Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis

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