baby boomers: Why Should You Use a Seniors Real Estate Specialist?
- 06/03/11 12:05 AM
A realtor with an SRES designation has experience with seniors and family members handling the estate. Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are REALTORS® qualified to address the needs of home buyers and sellers age 50+. The SRES® Council awards the SRES® Designation to those members who have successfully completed its education program. By earning the SRES® designation, your REALTOR® has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50-plus through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. The needs of senior home sellers and buyers and the adult children who often assist with or handle … (1 comments)
baby boomers: NH Leads US in Recovery From Recession
- 01/19/11 11:33 AM
Strong demand for second and retirement homes in the state has helped buoy the property market. Graphic Depicting National State Coincident Index Results The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's recently released State Coincident Index (available here) shows that by its calculations New Hampshire leads the US in recovery from the recession. This index combines four leading economic indicators to encapsulate a state's current economic conditions in one simply expressed figure. The four variables in each state's coincident index are the unemployment rate, nonfarm payroll employment, wage and salary disbursements deflated by the consumer price index (U.S. city average), and … (0 comments)
baby boomers: Baby Boomers Need Expert Advice Amidst Nation’s Economic Slowdown
- 12/21/10 11:51 PM
I read a fascinating article today about a common problem faced by many Baby Boomers attempting to plan their retirement and age in place in a comfortable home. Have a look at USA Today’s article here. Given the massive economic downturn that the US economy has seen employment opportunities for Baby Boomers have dwindled, rendering the prospect of a comfortable future very distant for some. Housing is a primary consideration for most people’s retirement plans, however most Boomers have seen a significant decline in the value of their properties. This decline may limit their ability sell on and move into … (1 comments)
baby boomers: Baby Boomer Housing Trends for 2011
- 12/21/10 11:41 PM
There are an estimated 77 million Baby Boomers in this country born between 1946 to 1964, which represent 28% of the population. This is the largest segment of our population, and one that may very well shape the economic future of this country over the coming years. That being said, all aspects of the Boomers transfer of wealth and changes in their housing, draw great attention in the real estate industry. Their needs and expectations regarding housing have changed from those of their parents. The Boomers reshaped a host of industries, services, and trends that are now part of our everyday … (4 comments)
A realtor with an SRES designation has experience with seniors and family members handling the estate. Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are REALTORS® qualified to address the needs of home buyers and sellers age 50+. The SRES® Council awards the SRES® Designation to those members who have successfully completed its education program. By earning the SRES® designation, your REALTOR® has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50-plus through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.
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