by W. Diane Van Zwol

Created on: April 07, 2009

Speak Out As Baby Boomers Regarding Housing

For many baby boomers, the issue of housing does not appear to be a major concern. For many other baby boomers, the lack of appropriate housing is becoming increasingly serious, as there are numerous life-threatening situations that must be addressed.

As a baby boomer, do you have appropriate housing? If not, why not? For many baby boomers like you, the question of feasible housing options may be looming large on the horizon.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Should baby boomers own or rent their houses?

Should baby boomers own or rent condominiums?

Should baby boomers own or rent apartments?

Should baby boomers own or rent trailers?

Should baby boomers live in subsidized housing?

Should baby boomers live in senior's housing?

Should baby boomers live in retirement homes?

Should baby boomers live in group homes for baby boomers?

Should baby boomers live with family members?

Should baby boomers live in shelters?

Should baby boomers live in tent cities?

Should baby boomers live on the streets?

Obviously, baby boomers should not have to live on the streets! That is not a viable option for healthy living! Neither are tent cities or shelters. Tent cities and shelters should both be reserved strictly for emergencies. In other words, these are not appropriate options, in terms of baby boomer housing. No baby boomer should be forced to live with family members either, for many different reasons.

Retirement homes, senior's housing and subsidized housing, offer a partial solution.

Obviously, there are still other realistic options for baby boomers to consider with regard to housing, but there are also a number of important factors that must be taken into consideration.

1. The number of baby boomers currently in need of housing:

The whole issue of housing for baby boomers is becoming more and more serious daily, because there are already many baby boomers, in need of immediate housing. Hundreds of baby boomers have lost their homes for various reasons. Others stand to lose their homes, in the immediate future.

2. Recent economic downturns:

Recent economic downturns have placed the housing market, in a very precarious position. The market is rapidly declining. More and more homes are going into foreclosure, as the cost of mortgages exceeds the value of the properties. There does not appear to be any immediate resolution for this problem, although there have been some long term measures introduced with regard to reducing mortgage rates.

3. The

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