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Helping seniors age 50+ make smarter decisions
Have you ever had to downsize a home?
Was it an easy decision?
How much is my house worth? Will I outlive my savings?
What are the moving costs?
Where should I move?
Can I afford to downsize?
Where do I get support?
132M 50+ population
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
Downsizing is on everyone’s mind
“Prospective downsizers exceed would-be upsizers by nearly 3 to 1”
Age in Place or Downsize?
Source: WSJ
Buy/Rent Calculator for Seniors
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DEMO
• Introducing HouseSimple….
BoomMates Have more fun!
Benefits of Homesharing
Extending Impact through AARP
Thank you
Innovation
• Helping senior to make their most important financial decision
• Prediction of home value• Auto-list share homes on AirBnB, Craigslist
Why Downsize?
• Unlock value in home • Reduce burden of property taxes,
maintenance• Join a peer community
….But the economics of downsizing don’t always work
Why Share?
• To improve “Aging in Place” experience• AIP requires housing, transportation, social
experiences, in-home health care assistance
Fill the supply gap for low-income renters
Suffer or Share
What are the pain points?
We’re not ready
Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies