I live in a retirement community built 15 years ago. Generally, the accommodations are what I
expected. I’m very comfortable.
However. There is a very different community rising on 100
acres across the street, definitely part of our community by name, ownership
and management. It’s specifically designed for boomers, who—research shows—want
a different style of retirement. And what is that?
I visited the model home for this new section the other day,
and can certainly see that these roomy residences are intended for 55-plus
residents and up, members of the “boomers” generation; the model had elegance,
spaciousness, granite counters and profoundly large closets. The
hostess/marketer explained that “these boomer homes are for retirees 55-plus.
They are not putting off moving from the homes where they raised their
children. They are so ready for no-maintenance, single-level homes with
fireplaces and plenty of space. They want to have fun. These customers are
looking for ease of living, attractive and versatile space, attached homes, the
wave of the future. They feel entitled.”
I came away impressed, not only with the space, but also
with a vision of a new lifestyle.
