1. Lakeland Fl Homes for
Baby Boomers: What Do
They Want in A Home?
By Petra Norris

2. According to the National Association of Home
Builders, the baby boomers’ (those born between
1946-1964) is the largest generation with a
demographic of 76 million. Most of them don’t intend to
settle in retirement homes and prefer to buy Lakeland
Fl homes that continuously meet their needs as they
age. Baby boomers are also more active and health-
conscious than their predecessors so they want
homes that offer more options and are technologically
advanced. That’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise
that current home design trends cater to baby
boomers.

3. Here are some of the top priorities
that baby boomers look for and may
want in a Lakeland Fl home:
1. Smaller Lakeland Fl homes with more
efficient designs which are closer to work and
entertainment spots.

4. 2. Multiple generational Lakeland Fl homes where
different generations of families can live together but
still have their own private space as well as a place
where they can all hang out together under one roof.

5. 3. Homes with bedrooms downstairs. It’s a no brainer
why baby boomers would prefer downstair bedrooms.
If they are not using wheelchairs or canes now, they
would still be considering a home that would meet
their future needs as they age.
If you have a room downstairs that is not being used
as a main bedroom, consider rearranging it to
showcase it as the main bedroom to give more appeal
to baby boomers.

6. 4. Energy efficient homes. Baby boomers want to
reduce their energy bill so they can have more money
to spend for other needs and wants.
5. More windows. Aging baby boomers prefer homes
with more light coming in. So if you are targeting the
baby boomer market, make sure to open your shades
and curtains during showings to show them how
bright and light your rooms are, especially in the
bedroom, kitchen, and stairwells.

7. 6. Home offices. Many baby boomers prefer to keep
working even past retirement age. Most of them have
jobs or hobbies that make home offices a necessity for
them.
7. Media or Tech centers. These are also a hit not just
for tech savvy baby boomers, but for other
generations living with them as well. Make sure your
Lakeland Fl home has updated wiring. A home with
wireless home network systems, advanced alarm
systems, remote control lighting, and other modern
features are also a big plus.

8. 8. Flexible space. This is probably the best selling
point if you are planning to sell your Lakeland Fl home
to a baby boomer. Flexible space means areas in your
home could be switched to be used as a completely
different room as they age.
The more flexible space a home has, the bigger the
chances are that baby boomers will stay in that home
longer. If you have photos of your den in your home’s
flyers, consider adding suggestions in the flyer that
the den could also be turned into another room like a
guest room.

9. The main thing you should remember in selling your
Lakeland Fl home is to offer options and highlight your
home’s features so your buyers could be able to see
clearly your home’s advantages over other Lakeland
Fl homes in the market.
Petra Norris Tagged with: Baby
Boomers • Lakeland FL
863-619-6918 .
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