Real Estate, US Real Estate

Baby Boomers Influencing Home Construction Trends

By Allison Halliday | May 10, 2013
There are 77 million baby boomers that were born between 1946 and 1964 in the US, and they represent 26% of the total population. Baby boomers make up 45% of the national workforce and hold the largest amount of discretionary income in history, so it's hardly surprising to learn their needs and demands are now influencing home construction trends.
Investing, Real Estate, US Real Estate

Baby Boomers Over Age 55 More Likely To Own And Invest In Real Estate

By Donna S. Robinson | November 30, 2012
A recent article on doctorhousingboom.com clearly demonstrates the impact that boomers are having on the housing market. Boomers between the ages of 55 and 74 are much more likely to own additional residential property besides their personal home, and while some of these homes are vacation properties, most are likely to be held for use as rental property.
Residential, US Real Estate

More Retirees Planning to Stay in Home State, Survey Finds

By Michele Dawson | October 1, 2012
Many of us have an image of 60-somethings retiring, selling their house, and heading for the sun and sand of warmer climates. But a new study from PulteGroup finds that 62 percent of the Baby Boomers surveyed will stay in their home state — a 20 percent increase from just two years ago.
Featured News, US Real Estate

Selling Your Home in a Flat Market

By Daniel Doran | August 6, 2012
While there have been phenomenal buying opportunities over the past five years, these have come at a cost to sellers. Homeowners attempting to sell property that is not distressed in particular, have found it extremely difficult to compete with the flood of short sales and foreclosures on the market.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

The Number One Issue Affecting U.S. Real Estate - Aging Population

By Donna S. Robinson | July 16, 2012
The Counselors Of Real Estate, a professional group of select real estate professionals, has released their analysis of the U.S. real estate market, and named the top ten issues affecting the real estate industry. Heading that list at number one is the aging of the U.S. population, and the associated impact this will have on the real estate industry in general.
Mortgage, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, US Real Estate

The Changing Face of Retirement and Its Impact on Real Estate

By Anita Cooper | June 13, 2012
Do you plan to retire? You would imagine that such a question is a “no-brainer” but that's not necessarily true. Each person will make that decision when the time comes based upon a myriad of factors such as health, family and/or the physical requirements of their job.
Industry Technology, US Real Estate

Neo-Realtors Vs Stone Age Decision Maker

By Phil Butler | December 6, 2011
You're real estate sales have slumped by more than half. You tried hooking up with buyers via Twitter, but somehow those 200 followers just never bit. Facebook flopped, G+? That sounds like another Twitter only with a shorter name. Does this sound familiar? You could be a dying breed if it does.
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