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Preparing a Home to Safely Age in Place

Will Springer Realtor

The good news is that, in many cases, people can stay in their home and reduce the odds of living in costly assisted living as the sun begins to set on their lives. About one in six Americans, or some 56M, are now 65 or older and there are estimates that figure will be closer to 81M by 2040. This is not a tiny group of people.

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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

EVs are expected to make up a majority of new car sales worldwide by 2040, according to one report. While it is encouraging that more consumers are choosing to buy EVs and more manufacturers are producing electric models, the number of chargers needs to improve. There are about 130,000 stations in the U.S.

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Climate Change and the Impact on Our Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Going one step – or 10 years – better, the people at Climate Pledge Arena have a zero-carbon target of 2040, including being single-use plastics free by next year. Single-family homes, as one example, may have the most efficient abodes but also use the most energy among all home types.

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Washington ADU Laws Aim to Open New Doors to Housing

Will Springer Realtor

With the number of Americans over the age of 65 expected to more than double from 40M today to 81M by 2040, it is paramount that policymakers, home builders and financing entities work to maintain and create housing options that meet the needs of older adults and facilitate aging in place.

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