The U.S. real estate market is shifting to favor sellers as younger buyers under 45 years old seek to purchase homes rather than rent. Several factors are contributing to this shift, including loosening credit standards that now allow more Millennial first-time home buyers to obtain loans. Additionally, housing inventory levels are at their lowest since 2006, reducing buyer choices and empowering sellers. As the economy continues recovering from recession, these trends point to a strengthening market that focuses on building homes to meet growing demand from younger buyers.