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Real talk: We need to make housing more accessible for older adults

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Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Baby boomers own 1/4 of all large homes in the US. They aren’t selling

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Fifty-four percent of boomers who own their homes said they planned to live in them until they die, according to a new survey by Clever Real Estate. Continue reading →

Compass launches new division for older real estate consumers

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The launch comes as the Baby Boomers race into their elder years, creating what some observers have referred to as a “silver tsunami.” Continue reading →

The market is harder for millennials than it was for boomers: Report

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A new report in “The Wall Street Journal” found that baby boomers had an easier time navigating real estate market challenges in the 1980s than millennials do today. Continue reading →

Younger homebuyers say they’d sacrifice safety for affordability

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Despite safety ranking high on the list of homebuyer concerns, many house hunters say they’re willing to consider purchasing in a high-risk area in exchange for affordable housing, according to a new report. Continue reading →

How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market

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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 →

Generation Jones is most likely to downsize next. Are you ready?

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Senior clients are looking for the best service possible, writes Rachael Hite. The more personal and authentic you are, the more they will appreciate you. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024

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Financial site LendingTree’s latest consumer survey revealed 35 percent of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. Why? They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices. Continue reading →