Baby boomers are optimistic about living an independent, active lifestyle in retirement, according to a survey released by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thursday.
The survey found that 57 percent of Boomers plan to move out of their current home and 70 percent believe the house they retire in will be the best home in which they have ever lived.
"With approximately 77 million Boomers in the U.S., it's quite significant for our industry to see that this population has so much positive anticipation for the home in which they will be retiring – and for the majority, their aspirations involve making a move," Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, said.
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