How will the baby boomers and shifting demographics affect real estate markets in the next decade?
1. How will the baby boomers and
shifting demographics affect
real estate markets in the next
decade?
EZ Landlord Forms
2. Increase Rental Demand
• As Baby Boomers age they
will be looking for one-story
housing options in safe,
“walkable” neighborhoods.
• Apartment and
condominiums will become
more attractive as baby
boomers age, given their
lower upkeep and
maintenance.
3. Increased Strain on Social Security
• With so many baby
boomers leaving the work
force, Social Security will be
strained to the limit.
• Younger generations will
feel the extra strain of the
baby boomers on the
overall economy, from
governments’ budget
pressure to parent
caretaking costs to family
members moving in.
4. Increase in Rentals
• As baby boomers look to sell homes and downsize, they may
be forced to lease out their homes instead of selling, due to
their local economy and housing market.
• It is important for baby boomers to protect themselves and
their assets through lawful landlording and proper tenant
screening techniques.
5. Increasing Number of Home
Renovations
• As some baby boomers
move in with their children,
home renovations and
additions should see an
increase.
• The in-law suite is growing
more popular nationwide,
as an alternative to
retirement communities.
6. Increase in Retirement Resort
Communities
• As baby boomers retire, more retirement resort
communities such as Sun City and The Villages will arise
around the country, particularly in retiree-friendly areas.
• As retirees live longer they will look to enjoy their later
years in these communities.
7. Increased Hospital Visits
• As baby boomers age they will likely have to be admitted into
hospitals more often.
• Signing a residential lease with an assisted-living facility that
can prevent some - and help expedite other – hospital visits
can extend baby boomers’ lives and relieve the burden on
their children.
8. Increase in Homes for Sale
• As baby boomers downsize to smaller homes and assisted
living facilities, more single-family homes (particularly multi-
story and outlying suburban homes) will hit the market.
• This will lead to higher demand for smaller homes closer to
suburban centers and high-end urban neighborhoods, and a
higher supply of larger, multi-story, outlying suburban
homes.
9. Maintenance Costs
• Many homes owned by older baby boomers are in need of
significant updates and repairs.
• Baby boomers should be prepared to spend significant
money fixing issues with their homes before selling, if they
want to sell at top market pricing.
10. Presentation brought to you by EZ
Landlord Forms
• www.ezLandlordForms.com
• Free Resources Include:
• Free Lease Agreement
• Free Rental Application
• State Law & Canadian Province Law Summaries
• Free Live Chat Landlord Support
• Landlord-Tenant Help Articles
• Landlord/Property Management Q&A Forum
• …and dozens of other free forms and resources!