How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options. Continue reading

What experts have right (and wrong) about the Silver Tsunami

Senior housing expert Rachael Hite shares data around seniors, aging in place, downsizing and the real cost of retirement. Housing experts predicting a “Silver Tsunami” are underestimating what boomers actually want. Continue reading

‘Elder orphans’ more likely to move: Study

A wave of unmarried, childless elderly people are likely to shape the future of housing. These “solo agers” must make big decisions about the course of their lives without input from loved ones. That includes their housing situations. Continue reading

Here’s how Americans are envisioning their retirement years

According to a survey of 2,000 respondents by Provision Living Senior Living Communities, 52 percent of Americans say they think about retirement four or more times per week. Continue reading

What’s the latest bathroom trend for baby boomers? Accessibility

Three agents in Los Angeles, Denver and Jacksonville say baby boomers are requesting accessible bathrooms as they begin planning to age in place. Continue reading

7 senior housing options every real estate agent needs to know

There will come a time when a flood of aging baby boomer clients will turn to you for advice about retirement housing. Here’s a guide to senior housing options you can use to steer folks in the right direction.

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