What Buyers Are Willing to Pay More For Right Now

That spare bedroom on the main floor. The bonus room you've been using for storage. The finished space with its own entrance. To you, it's extra square footage. To a growing pool of buyers, it might be exactly what they've been looking for — and they're willing to pay for it.

Here's why that matters for sellers in the DFW market right now.

Multi-Generational Living Is on the Rise

The number of households with three or more generations living under one roof grew from 3.2 million to nearly 4 million between 2014 and 2024, according to Realtor.com. And each year, more buyers are actively searching for a home that fits that setup.

The appetite for this type of home is climbing nationwide, but it's more pronounced in some states than others. Depending on where you are, the pool of buyers looking for exactly what you have could be larger than you'd expect.

These Homes Sell at a Premium

The financial case for sellers is straightforward. According to Realtor.com, the median asking price for a multi-generational home in 2025 was $709,000 — roughly 65% higher than the $429,900 median for a standard home. Even when you adjust for size and compare homes with the same square footage, multi-generational properties still command more: $262 per square foot versus $215 for standard homes.

That's a 22% premium driven by specific features — in-law suites, second kitchens, separate entrances, main-floor bedrooms. Features your home may already have.

And Buyers Aren't Walking Away from the Price

Higher asking prices haven't slowed interest. Multi-generational homes drew 13.5% more online views than standard listings, and they still sold in about 59 days — on par with the broader market. When buyers are looking for something specific and can't find it, the home that delivers tends to get attention and offers.

As Hannah Jones, Senior Economic Research Analyst at Realtor.com, puts it: "For sellers in these markets, this type of home can be a significant asset."

The Bottom Line

If your home has a bonus room, an in-law suite, a separate entrance, or any feature that accommodates multiple generations, it may be more valuable than a standard market comparison would suggest. The right buyer is out there — and they're willing to pay for what you have.

Reach out to the team at Mills Real Estate Group to talk through what your home could get you in today's market.