More from Empty Nest/Baby Boomers

Exteriors

According to the National Aging in Place Council, an overwhelming majority of Americans want to age in place, the term used to describe homeowners who want to remain in their current homes for as long as possible. In fact, by 2030, Americans 65 and older will make up 20 percent of the...

Bathroom Cabinets

Improving your bathroom's safety goes beyond purely cosmetic changes to see you through a parade of trends and extend the number of years you spend in your home. That's not an uncommon desire, as AARP has found that nearly ninety percent of adults 50 and over want to stay in their current home...

Healthy Home

Working with an Aging-In-Place Specialist can help you enjoy your home for as long as possible. When you bought your first home, a lot of thought and planning probably went into it, and the same thought and planning needs to be done if you want to stay in your home throughout the later stages of...

Disaster Proofing

If you're considering the purchase of a vacation home, take steps to ensure that your choice offers low-maintenance enjoyment throughout the year. Start by determining whether the vacation home will be used exclusively by your family or spend most of its days as an investment property rented to...

Sell Your Home to the New Seniors

Last month, the first baby boomers reached the age of 65 – and that might be good news for home sellers in urban areas and bustling suburban town centers.