Zillow argued that an uptick in inventory from a wave of baby boomers selling their homes would mainly affect areas of the US with less demand.

SEATTLE - The anticipated "silver tsunami" of homes from older, downsizing owners is unlikely to bring relief to Seattle's housing affordability crisis, according to new research from Zillow. While the nation's empty-nester households represent a significant share of the potential housing supply,

A "silver tsunami" of empty-nesters looking to downsize won't solve the housing affordability crisis. Here's why.