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More Homeowners Wanting to Age in Place

A new study from Point revealed nearly 90% of homeowners nationwide aged 50-80 want to remain in their homes, but many remain unprepared for the costs of necessary home improvements to do so.

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Seniors Remain Vulnerable to Housing Market Fluctuations

“Demand for affordable, accessible housing, in-home services, and neighborhood supports and amenities is set to soar—yet right now, we fall well short of meeting even today’s needs,” said Jennifer Molinsky with the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

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Out-of-State Relocations for Retirees at Five-Year High

Nearly 400,000 American retirees moved their residences during 2020, the highest number in five years. According to a data study by the moving services website HigherAHelper.com analyzing the latest U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey, the number of relocating retirees ...

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Home Equity Among Retirees

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According to a study by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, housing equity for homeowners aged 62 and older increased by $149 billion between Q3 2017 and Q4 2017, hitting a massive total of $6.6 trillion. The National Reverse Mortgage ...

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Senior Housing Market Remains Strong After Post-Election Surge

The National Association of Homebuilders’ 55+ Housing Market Index revealed for Q1 2017 revealed a 12 point drop from Q4 2016, but the senior housing market is still in a strong area. Present sales fell 12 points to 62, expected sales fell seven points to 68, and prospective buyer traffic decreased 15 points to 34.

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