No longer are homebuyers purchasing homes they plan
on retiring in, meaning movement is certain in the real
estate market, according to a real estate industry survey.
A recent survey of home buyers by Fulton Research & Consulting,
Inc., showed that more than half of homeowners plan to
move when they retire, meaning real estate executives
can look to more market inventory.
“When you combine a high intent to move with the
very large number of Baby Boomers in or approaching their
retirement years, it means increased interest in active
adult housing,” says Dan Fulton, president of Fulton
Research.
Key findings of the “Today’s Home Shopper
Survey”, which polled more than 1,000, includes:
53 percent plan to move upon retirement
24 percent of the active adult market (ages 55 to 64)
plan to more than 30 minutes from their current home
22 percent of the active adult market will move between
30 and 60 minutes away
“Moves within and beyond metro markets provides
a large number of prospective homebuyers for both infill
and outlying active adult communities. Active adult prospects
are experienced home buyers who need to be well understood
in order to satisfy their needs and desires. The types
of homes and communities they seek vary widely,” the
survey states.
The survey covers issues relevant to current market
conditions, including:
Preferred lifestyle by buyer profile: Urban/Suburban/Rural
Community amenities that influence home purchases
Type
of active adult community preferred: All ages, Age-oriented
or Age-restricted (55+)
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