Downsizing

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (871+ words) America needs hundreds of thousands of new housing units to cater to its oldest citizens in the coming years, and that means a host of challenges for the industry. NIC's long term estimate is that the nation needs to add…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1308+ words) ATLANTA — Born between 1946 and 1964, the Baby Boomer generation has spent nearly eight decades redefining what each stage of life looks like. From coming of age during a period of sweeping social change in the 1960s to becoming one of the largest…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (142+ words) We’re asking an important question for older adults and the families who care about them: What does it take to age well — right at home? For many seniors, staying in a familiar home and community is about independence, dignity and…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (73+ words) Some people arrive at old-age homes only after years of feeling like strangers in their own families An old-age home is easy to blame. It has walls, gates, rooms …...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (401+ words) When I first entered the retirement living sector, an operator made a comment that has stayed with me for more than two decades. Standing at an industry event, he declared: “You will never see an A-frame in one of my…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (490+ words) This story is based on an interview with Scheryl W. Glanton, 74, a real estate agent from Philadelphia. It has been edited for length and clarity. It was getting frustrating. Despite at least 20 showings of my listing in suburban Philadelphia, no one…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (196+ words) Learn the benefits, risks and hidden costs of reverse mortgages to determine whether tapping home equity fits your retirement plan....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (796+ words) Aging in place can require more than home renovations. From smart lighting and fall detection to health wearables and remote monitoring, here’s how older adults and families can budget for technology, accessibility upgrades, and ongoing costs. Aging in place can…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (318+ words) Today’s senior housing boom comes with an expiration date, and the developers who recognize that now will hold the long-term competitive advantage. The financial engine powering this boom is a single-generation phenomenon. Those continuing to build exclusively for the top…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (84+ words) Retirees boost demand for gated communities amid housing supply imbalance standardmedia.co.ke Retirees boost demand for gated communities amid housing supply imbalance Developers are increasingly turning to master-planned communities as more buyers show renewed preference for them. A recent…...