Bobby Fijan(@bobbyfijan):Not only *should* more developers do this ... but it's actually good for young families if they do One of the primary problems among the lack of "starter homes" is that they are currently occupied by older childless couples, particularly in places where families want to live (suburbs, good school districts etc) By building housing designed for seniors, that is so nice they are willing to move out of their homes, are are "freeing up" product for families to move in

2026.09.19 20:01

Not only *should* more developers do this ... but it's actually good for young families if they do One of the primary problems among the lack of "starter homes" is that they are currently occupied by older childless couples, particularly in places where families want to live (suburbs, good school districts etc) By building housing designed for seniors, that is so nice they are willing to move out of their homes, are are "freeing up" product for families to move in

Sean Sweeney@seandsweeney

2026.09.19 16:36

Serious question. With the coming demographic wave and huge tailwinds for those over the age of 65, why are more real estate developers and investors not pivoting to senior product and/or positioning themselves for that in the future?