Development & Financing
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Factors Associated with LTC Planning
,Survey research suggests that most adults do not plan ahead for long-term care (LTC) or understand the range of available LTC options. However, there is…
Marcus & Millichap: 2012’s Second Half Report Suggests Favorable Investment Climate for Seniors Housing
,Marcus & Millichap, the nation’s largest real estate investment firm, released its “Second Half 2012” seniors housing research report with key market highlights by level…
Fitch Ratings Notes Stability in CCRC Sector
,The Fitch Ratings report on the fiscal year 2011 median ratios for not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) observes that the ratios demonstrate stability. This…
Cost of Senior Housing and Residents’ Financial Concerns
,This paper is the third in a series of four based on the 2011 Residents Financial Survey (RFS) conducted by the Center for Retirement Research…
Financial Well-Being in IL & AL Communities
,This paper is the second in a series of four based on the 2011 Residents Financial Survey (RFS) conducted by the Center for Retirement Research…
California Report: Great Need, Insufficient Means for Long-Term Care
A survey of registered California voters age 40 and better found that just about half (49 percent) of respondents expect to need long-term care (LTC)…
Findings from the Residents Financial Survey
,The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College partnered with the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry, the Assisted Living Federation…
Real Estate Valuation of Senior Living Facilities
,Commercial real estate appraisers have tough jobs. Beyond having to possess expertise in the details of property valuation, they must also have a keen understanding…
Seniors Housing Construction Trends Report 2011
,The 2011 Seniors Housing Construction Trends Report provides an overview of seniors housing construction starts taking place in the largest 100 metro markets in the…
The Impact of the Housing Bust on Baby Boomer Wealth
,The housing market collapse has impacted many lives over the past three years. It has been estimated that more than $10 trillion in household wealth…
Deciding Not to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance
,A new qualitative study conducted by researchers at Yale University outlines the reasons why many people opt not to purchase long-term care insurance. Many states…
Polling Research Indicates Uncertain Retirement Policy Future
,Interesting policy debates are starting to take place against the backdrop of the newly emerging retirement crunch. These debates are going to be largely grounded…