10 West Hawaii Real Estate | January 5, 2018 It is no longer just millennials Millennials and Silent Generation drive desire for walkable communities, say Realtors propelling interest in walkable communities. According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, members of the silent or greatest generation, those born before 1944, also prefer smaller homes in neighborhoods with easy walks to shops and restaurants. The 2017 National Community and Transportation Preference Survey, www.nar.realtor/reports/ nar-2017-community-preferencesurvey, which polled adults from across the U.S. about what they are looking for in a community, found that 62 percent of millennials and 55 percent of the silent generation prefer walkable communities and short commutes, even if it means living in an apartment or townhouse. Gen- Xers and baby boomers still show a strong preference toward suburban living, with 55 percent of both groups saying that they have no problem with a longer commute and driving to amenities if it means living in a single-family, detached home. “Realtors understand that when people buy a home, they are not just looking at the house, they are looking at the neighborhood and the community,” said NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixthgeneration Realtor from Columbia, Missouri and CEO of RE/MAX Boone Realty. “While the idea of the ‘perfect neighborhood’ is different for every homeowner, more Americans are expressing a desire to live in communities with access to public transit, shorter commutes and greater walkability. Realtors work tirelessly at improving their communities through smart growth initiatives that help transform public spaces into these walkable community centers.” According to the survey, the majority of Americans, 53 percent, would prefer to live in communities containing houses with small yards but within easy walking distance of the community’s amenities, as opposed to living in communities with houses that have large yards but they have to drive to all amenities. This up from 48 percent in 2015. However, responders with schoolage kids in the home, regardless of their generation, show a greater preference for conventional suburban communities. Sixty percent of all responders with kids in school said they prefer larger homes and yards that require driving, and that number jumps to 63 percent for millennials with kids in school. The survey also found that a majority of Americans, 88 percent, are very or somewhat satisfied with the quality of life in their communities, and 51 percent of those people believe that the walkability of their neighborhood contributes to that quality of life. The report found that women, particularly young women, prioritize “While the idea of the ‘perfect neighborhood’ is different for every homeowner, more Americans are expressing a desire to live in communities with access to public transit, shorter commutes and greater walkability. Realtors work tirelessly at improving their communities through smart growth initiatives that help transform public spaces into these walkable community centers.” – Elizabeth Mendenhall, NAR President Purchase, Refi nance, and Reverse Mortgage Loan Options BARBARA A. WELSH Mortgage Broker/Owner Hi - 224003 Hi - 217406 PHONE: (808) 327-0404 CELL: (808) 960-3457 barbara@apexmortgagehawaii.com apexmortgagehawaii.com 76-6225 Kuakini Hwy. C-106 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Selections Galore! Thinking of Vacation Renting? Not all management companies are created equal. Call today - to fi nd out the differences OFFICE NOW OPEN IN MAUNA LANI (808) 329-2140 Mauna Lani Offi ce Kailua Kona Offi ce 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr 74-5565 Luhia St, Suite 101 www.konacoastvacations.com 75-167 Kalani St. Suite 200 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 We specialize in Home Purchases & Refi nances www.TrustedHomeLoansHi.com Kona Real Estate Management Property management of long term rentals and home check services. A small but professional father-daughter run company that are both licensed brokers and treat your property like their own. 808-329-3121 www.konahomesandrentals.com Joseph A. Garcia BIC Christina Sotelo BA From Beige to Bold - Over 200 Fabrics to Choose From • Custom Upholstery • Great Selection of Upholstered Sofas • Local Business & Owners (808) 326-1966 74-5605 Luhia St. 8 Suite C-1 • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 PASSION ~ INTEGRITY ~ COMMITMENT Phone: 808-657-0188 Cell: 808-443-1668 Jamaica Cañas Mortgage Broker/Owner NMLS #1006771 jamaica@trustedhomeloanshi.com NMLS #1599951
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