Cooperative Housing Predicted to be a Senior Housing Trend in 2010

Seniorhousingnews.com puts out an annual list of forecasted senior housing trends, and we've just stumbled upon there 2010 list (forgive our tardiness). They say cooperative housing is one of the trends they expect to see an increase in. Though they admittedly aren't experts per se, we at The Sheldon sure hope their prediction is correct! Here is their complete 2010 list of senior living trends (see below for more details on each supposed trend):

1. Finance and Capital Markets Heal Slowly, Carefully and Conservatively

2. Construction & Rehabilitation Struggles To Recover In 2010

3. Green Goes Mainstream

4. Economic Development and Employment As Byproduct of Growing Senior Housing & Living Market

5. Practical Technology Solutions With Tangible Benefits and ROI

6. Service Leans Further Towards Provide Preventive Care Solutions

7. Sales & Marketing of Senior Housing

8. Alternative Senior Housing Options Continue To Grow (such as cooperatives)

9. Risk Management Becomes Mission Critical (if not already)

10. What Is Affordable, Senior Housing?

We are only half-way through the year, but we anticipate seeing how many of these trends actually pan out. Read the entire article ("10 Senior Housing & Senior Living Trends To Watch In 2010") for intriguing details on each of the senior living trends.

posted by The Sheldon @ 2:11 PM