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12 Top Wellness Features For 55+ New Home Buyers (NEW POST)

These 12 wellness features were shown in a recent New Home Source study to be top priority among 55 and older new home buyers. Are you one of them? Is a friend or family member? (If so, please pass this post along to them!) But you don’t have to be an older adult to find these home features beneficial. They can make any home you’re buying or living in now more comfortable, healthy, functional, aging-friendly and appealing to new buyers. Here’s the scoop from my latest Forbes.com article.

covered outdoor patio with bench, island and fire table. Covered outdoor spaces are among the most-desired features for 55+ new home buyers.
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