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While an increase in supply typically leads to a decrease in price, the article suggests that first-time starters may still be out of luck, implying that the basic laws of supply and demand may be complicated by other factors in the current real estate environment.

Based on the principles of supply and demand, if there is an increase in the supply of homes while all other factors remain equal, there should be a concomitant decrease in real estate prices.

The two generations that currently own a significant amount of houses are the Silent Generation, defined as those born between 1928 and 1945 who were around for World War II but too young to serve, and the Baby Boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1964.

The "Silver Tsunami" refers to the large-scale movement of real estate as older generations begin to downsize or pass away. It is projected to potentially unleash approximately 14 million homes into the market.