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Contrary to what many think, there are very different segments within this generation, and one piece that sets them apart are their housing needs.","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Fsimplifyingmedia\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002F10164445\u002FSTM-Share4.jpg","According to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.prb.org\u002FPublications\u002FArticles\u002F2002\u002FJustHowManyBabyBoomersAreThere.aspx\">data\u003C\u002Fa> from the U.S Census bureau, \u003Cstrong>there are approximately 76.4 million baby boomers living in the United States today\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Contrary to what many think, there are very different segments within this generation, and one piece that sets them apart are their housing needs.\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nJohn McManus, editorial director of \u003Cem>Hanley Wood’s Residential Group\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Frealtormag.realtor.org\u002Ffor-brokers\u002Fnetwork\u002Farticle\u002F2016\u002F12\u002Fselling-second-wave-baby-boomers#sf49592508\">says\u003C\u002Fa> his company\u003Cem> “is focusing on the preferences of the younger half, or second-wave baby boomers, as they exhibit different needs than the older boomers.”\u003C\u002Fem>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>What are ‘second-wave baby boomers’ looking for?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nMcManus says, “\u003Cem>They are seeking a fun, dynamic lifestyle with a home that can also adjust to their changing needs in the future. Living space should either include accessibility features, such as doorway space, lower shelves, and nonslip surfaces, or be easily adjustable when the time comes.\u003C\u002Fem>”\r\n\r\nIn a homebuyer study performed by \u003Cem>The Farnsworth Group\u003C\u002Fem>, the participants \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.prweb.com\u002Freleases\u002F2016\u002F08\u002Fprweb13591197.htm\">revealed\u003C\u002Fa> their reasons for purchasing a new home. The top three factors that influence their purchase include area\u002Flocation (50.2%), price\u002Faffordability (37.4%), and the layout of the home (19%) \u003Cem>(as shown in the graph below).\u003C\u002Fem>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002F20160111-STM-ENG.jpg\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-34842\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002F20160111-STM-ENG.jpg\" alt=\"Top 3 Things Second-Wave Baby Boomers Look for in a Home | Simplifying The Market\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\r\n\r\nThe report also found that when buying a new home, there were other concerns like quality of construction (9%), a safer neighborhood (8.4%), better floor plans (8.25%). The most important rooms or areas are the kitchen (82.8%), master bedroom (59.2%), and great room (36%).\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>Technology also plays an important role!\u003C\u002Fstrong> Second-wave baby boomers prefer wireless security systems (7.1%), lighting that senses and adapts to them (6.3%) and integrated home technology, including “smart” thermostats and lighting controlled by a smartphone (6.2%).\r\n\r\n\u003Cem>Grey Matter Research and Consulting\u003C\u002Fem> points to a sense of community as a major factor in wanting to purchase:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>“\u003Cem>The first impressions are important when entering a new community, as is feeling welcome in the community. Amenities such as clubhouses, pools, and walking trails featured prominently in the decision to purchase in a community. Location was key, as residents want their new homes to be near shopping, dining, medical services and entertainment.\u003C\u002Fem>”\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nIf you are one of the many ‘second-wave’ baby boomers who is starting to feel like their current homes no longer fit their needs, take advantage of the low inventory of existing homes in today’s market by selling your current home and moving on to one that truly fits your new lifestyle.","\r\nIf you are one of the many ‘second-wave’ baby boomers who is starting to feel like their current homes no longer fit their needs, take advantage of the low inventory of existing homes in today’s market by selling your current home and moving on to one that truly fits your new lifestyle.","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002F20160111-STM-ENG.jpg",false,[17],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},6,"For Sellers","sellers","2017-01-11T10:00:54Z","2017-01-11T10:04:03Z",{"id":24,"slug":25,"title":26,"featuredImage":27,"publishedAt":28,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},731,"you-need-a-professional-on-your-team-when-buying-a-home","You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home","https:\u002F\u002Fsimplifyingmedia\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002F09115543\u002FSTM-Share3.jpg","2017-01-10T10:00:33Z",{"id":30,"slug":31,"title":32,"featuredImage":33,"publishedAt":34,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},733,"is-this-the-year-to-move-up-to-your-dream-home-if-so-do-it-early","Is This the Year to Move Up to Your Dream Home? 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