Here is a partial summary of the webinar we just did on 55+ buyers. More than 100 people followed up by requesting copies of the presentation. 55+ households are:
- 52% of current homeowners
- 43% of current households
- 26% of all home buying activity (even though only 3% of them buy a home each year)
Those we surveyed (all had registered with a builder, developer, or Zillow so the survey represents those interested in moving) told us the following:
- 54% said they are not moving today because they can’t find what they are looking for.
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- 64% said they are considering buying outside the area where they currently live, and 53% said they are considering staying in their home—so most need some convincing to move.
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- 51%Â said proximity to grandchildren is a key motivator.
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- 28%Â said they are considering owning 2 homes.
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- 43% prefer an inner suburb (15–30 minutes from City Core) versus the City Core or a more outlying area.
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- 8–11% want attached but 20–25% will consider it.
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- 49% want a smaller home, 34% want the same size, and 27% want larger.
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- 63% have pets and 22% say they treat them like royalty.
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The Boomers reported some interesting trends:
- 41%Â will accommodate an 18+ year old child.
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- 33%Â are considering accommodating their parent.
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- 23%Â want age-restricted.
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- 44% want age-targeted or restricted, compared to 61% of the Silent Generation.
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- 77%Â want single-story.
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The webinar covers much more, including:
- Top ten trends
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- Design preferences
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- Style preferences
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