June 2021 Consumer Newsletter for Seniors
As an SRES® REALTOR®, I have access to monthly National Association of REALTORS® newsletters aimed at the senior citizen community (50+). The June 2021 Consumer Newsletter, link provided below, focuses on several topics.
This newsletter provides the Return on Investment (ROI) for various home remodeling projects. Please note that this is a national list, and your specific area could be different. For example, the return on a pool placed in Florida might be much different than for a pool placed in North Dakota!.
That article is followed by a tool that can help you measure and improve your walking speed.
There is also a link to a video from a 96 year old, Stuart Hodes whose take on dancing, flying, and embracing life with every “particle of yourself” is a joy to watch.
And finally, the newsletter includes an article of “top 50 markets” for Baby Boomers. Just a note, though, this was provided by Lending Tree and is really just a view into the most popular spots for baby boomers who needed mortgages.
Other interesting tidbits for the month
The Washington Post recently shared an article about a new status symbol: decorating your backyard so it becomes a luxurious extra room (or rooms). Turning a deck into an outdoor living room or dining room is not unusual. The article indicated people are adding pizza ovens, rotisserie grills, full kitchens, kegerators and more. My outdoors area just includes a picnic table, umbrella and fire pit. A pizza oven would be a nice add!
And finally, I saw an article that provides a fun idea for cities (although it is old news). In 2017, Toronto opened an outdoor exercise center for seniors. I love this idea because it not only provides a location for seniors to mingle and get exercise, but also encourages play! I don’t think we’re ever too old to have some fun. I hope this center is still in existence.
And that is it for this month. What do you think about the above information?
To read this month’s full newsletter, click on the link below.
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Enjoy your month!
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