Forward Move: A Senior's Guide to Real Estate and Housing Options

One of the most significant population trends occurring in America right now is the rising number of people becoming "Senior Citizens." Never before in human history have there been so many mature people on our planet. In the past 20 years, the 55+ senior buyer and seller market has nearly doubled. This emerging market is characterized by real estate goals and needs that differ from those of younger consumers. For some it can involve a maze of emotional, logistical, legal and financial considerations.Forward Move: A Senior's Guide to Real Estate and Housing Options was written by a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) to help seniors and those who love them learn about a variety of housing types and trends, and select the situation that matches resources, physical ability, preferences and even dreams! Readers need not have a real estate transaction in their future to benefit from this book. Learn what is needed to safely and comfortably age-in-place, and about community-based resources that may help make that possible. There are also encouraging resources for caregivers. This useful and timely book is filled with practical information, checklists, tips, resources and strategies. While examples in this book are locally relevant to Greater Newburyport, MA, readers can gain information about different types of housing in general, and Internet resources are included to help with locating housing and services anywhere in the country.