Seniors housing report over estimated depth of over 60s market

LOS ANGELES: The latest CBRE report on the Canadian over 60s housing market is misleading.

CBRE claims a supply-demand imbalance exists and that senior housing supply will have to increase by nearly 150 per cent to meet peak demand in 2044. Read More »

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Waterfront/marina living strong draw card for Boomers

SAN FRANCISCO: An analysis of housing sales data in 26 countries shows a strong preference by Baby Boomers for water views.

Seaside, lake views, estuarine, river, ponds or marina locations are preferred.

Developments currently targeting the over 60s market include a salmon fishing Read More »

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Boomers are rethinking traditional living spaces

NEW YORK: An empty-nester father of four, is downsizing to a custom-built, 37th-floor apartment with panoramic 360-degree views, glass wine cellar, steam room, cinema, four bedrooms and a six-car garage.

The new generation empty-nester does not want to feel squeezed in their smaller homes, developers Read More »

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Communities start by owning a share of local “pub”

PHOENIX: A hotel which had been closed since 2010, has been reopened.

A group of determined locals had the vision to see that a community owned pub could become a social hub which binds and fosters 1950s “neighborliness”.

By including a general store, post office Read More »

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