Second Home First
Second Home First
Second Home First
[EXPERT] Are You a “Real” Adult if You Don’t Own a Home?
29 minutes Posted Jan 20, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Are you a “real” adult if you don’t own your primary home? Today’s expert guest, a generational researcher, explains how that definition of true adulthood was shaped by our parents’ era—and why it’s no longer relevant for Millennials and Gen Z.
This Week’s Expert:
Dr. Meghan Grace is a generational expert, researcher, and author who’s spent her career studying how Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the way we think about careers, money, and yes, real estate. She’s here to share insights on why younger generations are especially drawn to strategies like Second Home First—from growing up in the sharing economy to coming of age in a digital-first world. She also breaks down the latest research which just might prove that my Baby Boomer Dad’s skepticism wasn’t personal—but generational.
Tune in to learn:
-Why the “forever home” is a myth 
-How generational mindset shifts impact our approach to life
-How younger buyers are using short-term rentals to offset mortgages and build equity
-Why renting in high-cost cities can be a strategic financial move, not a failure
-How buying a second home first can unlock both lifestyle freedom and long-term wealth
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