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Baby Boomers Are Searching For Homes For Sale. What Do They Look For When Buying A House In Wasaga Beach?
A large proportion of people buying a house in Wasaga Beach are over 50.
What location features in homes for sale are desirable to the 50+ market?
- Proximity to health care.
- Reasonable distance to big cities.
- Access to golf and other recreational facilities.
- Water’s edge properties.
- Comfortable climate.
- Access to shopping.
- Low maintenance, high-security properties.
- Affordability.
When searching homes for sale what are the Boomers looking for?
- Open concept.
- Upgraded kitchens; ranges, hoods and fridges.
- Higher end fixtures; sinks, faucets and stoves.
- Higher end finishes; tiles, stone tops, lighting.
- Wood flooring; real not laminate.
- Social amenities; walking , swimming and clubs.
- Community events;
- Transportation; think of the Wasaga Beach Transit as a start.
Homes for sale in Wasaga Beach and other parts of the Georgian triangle tick a number of boxes.

Andrew Mckay







Great post. I never would have thought about a few of those but they make great sense. A few of my retirees I work with also look for new construction where we can get lower counter tops customized.
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