Below is a short article capsulized by Realtor magazine from a Business Week article. It may seem a little superficial but the selection categories are very relavent.
Daily Real Estate News | November 7, 2007
Important Factors When Planning a Retirement Move
Boomers considering a retirement move shouldn’t be in a big hurry, says David Savageau, […]
Filed under: Trends on November 8th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here is a short article about the subject. Everyday manufactures/builders are trying to make it easier.
Daily Real Estate News | October 8, 2007
New Products Make It Easier to Age in Place
More people are opting to “age in place,” or stay in their current home even as they get older. A variety of industries […]
Filed under: Trends on October 8th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
One writers opinion…
Daily Real Estate News | August 13, 2007
With prices in many areas at a low ebb, it might make good financial sense for Baby Boomers to buy their retirement homes now, even if they’re still years away from actually moving. They can find renters who will pay the bills until they’re […]
Filed under: Trends on August 13th, 2007 | No Comments »
AARP has come out with its rating of the 10 best cities to live for 50+ residents. None are in the metro DC area. If you link to this short summation article of the list from Realtor magazine you can get a handle on why this area doesn’t rate so highly. Our main challenges are […]
Filed under: Trends on July 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A reverse mortgage pays you your home equity by variuos means. There are different programs and you can research them ad nauseum online. There is a cost involved to get the reverse mortgage upwards of 15k. You must be 62.5 or older. Since many of these are government backed there is little risk. The home remains totally […]
Filed under: Trends on May 15th, 2007 | No Comments »
Singles-only complexes, complete with videogame lounges, outdoor fire pits, rooftop soaking tubs and on-site bars, are drawing unexpected buyers — people old enough to be the parents of the target audience.
Builders have targeted singles developments primarily to “echo boomers†— people born after 1978 because they are twice as likely as people ages 46 to […]
Filed under: Trends on May 14th, 2007 | No Comments »
Not only do high numbers of the over-40 set go online for information, but they’re also one of the most active groups in the word-of-mouth marketplace, says a recent study conducted by ThirdAge Inc. and marketers JWT Boom.“Thirdagers — baby boomers and mid-lifers generally in their early 40’s through mid 60’s — are regularly stereotyped […]
Filed under: Trends on April 30th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
What may be right in one set of circumstances is not in another. if you ask a general question of an attorney, financial advisor, or CPA and the answer is not, “It depends”, look for a different professional.
Today’s article.
Seniors Avoid Money Troubles by Owning
Boomers thinking about downsizing are increasingly considering the possibility of selling the […]
Filed under: Trends on April 17th, 2007 | No Comments »
You are not alone. City planners will certainly need to adjust for the changing needs of empty nesters and older singles who still desire to reside in an urban setting.
Buyers Want It All Within Walking Distance
The next hot market could be homes in walkable neighborhoods designed for the 75 percent of families that don’t have any school-age children. […]
Filed under: Trends on April 10th, 2007 | No Comments »
Developers increasingly are working to attract baby boomers with more than just golf, as a growing number of communities pop up across the country that are centered on a particular hobby. Among them:
Racers Ranch, a 1,600-acre development near Dallas that will feature 40 homes on five-acre lots, an 8,000-square-foot clubhouse, and a race track […]
Filed under: Trends on April 7th, 2007 | 1 Comment »