Gregory Schmidt

The oldest members of Generation X are several years from stopping work, but some are already seeking homes that will suit their later years.

As owners remain reluctant to put their properties on the market, developers are rushing to build new homes to meet demand.

Gregory Schmidt is a Times business editor overseeing coverage of the European economy. He is based in London.

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed above 7 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes, which are already in short supply.

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Homeowners with low-rate mortgages are delaying the decision to sell until market conditions change.