"And a song like that," she added, "appeals to Generation X and the younger boomers, who are among the most avid computer users."

(That seems like an awfully long spread for a single generation: by this definition, old boomers could even be the parents of young boomers.)

If prices fall as a result of less demand, this will benefit younger boomers and other purchasers who have been shut out of the home purchase market.

Quite simply," argues Mr. Peterson, "those bell-bottomed young boomers of the 1960's have fully matured.

In 1994, when the younger boomers were in their 30's, their net worth was $23,000, on average.

The younger boomers are trying to settle into the communities where they can finish raising their families.

"Leading-edge baby boomers at every age have been more likely to vote than the younger, trailing-edge boomers."

Many of the younger boomers have also had children and have already bought mini-vans.

"The younger boomers and the people behind them face a radically different sort of environment."