
The Real Estate Market and the Aging-in-Place Community
The desire to age in place is reshaping the real estate landscape, with over 75% of older adults expressing a strong preference to remain in their communities—and an equally large percentage hoping to stay in their current homes. This trend significantly impacts the housing market, as fewer older adults are selling their homes. In decades past, retirement often came with downsizing or relocating to communities tailored for aging populations. Today, financial constraints, emotional attachments, and a desire for independence are keeping homeowners in place.