Middle East and Asia drove global residential luxury growth last year

Despite global uncertainties, many investment opportunities exist for the wealthy in today’s market, Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank’s The 2025 Wealth Report shows. And they continue to be interested in real estate. Continue reading

After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025

In 2024, Manhattan was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10 million and up, according to a report from Compass. Reports from Sotheby’s and Christie’s Real Estate show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead. Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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