by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 9, 2020 | Baby Boomers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Senior Market
Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until they retired to make a move to the beach, the golf course, or the senior living community they were looking to settle into for...
by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 7, 2020 | Baby Boomers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Senior Market
Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize, maybe even into a single-story home....
by MyHomeIdaho | Feb 20, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Sellers, Senior Market
There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting the fact that our...
by MyHomeIdaho | Feb 6, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Sellers, Generation X, Senior Market
A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a...
by MyHomeIdaho | Jan 23, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Down Payments, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Senior Market
Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity...
by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 24, 2019 | Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market
Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to 64 million in 2016. The 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the...
