Retirees buying 4,000 sq ft houses?

[Anonymous]

Large home just sold to retirees near us. It had a main level master. I guess the rest of the space is for possible grandkids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There aren’t any updated one story, 4,000 sq ft four bedroom homes.

Signed,
Looking for the holy grail

There are in other places, but not here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’m not in DC.

Not on a golf course. A nice neighborhood but the area itself isn’t competitive.

It’s nice, move in ready, $760,000, 4000 sq ft, 3 levels. Up and coming area, for families I’d think…not desirable for retirees (not like Williamsburg or something).

What the hell kind of ageism is this? Why do you think you know better than the person buying the house what kind of property is "desirable" just because they happen to be a "retiree"? It's an area "for families" you "think"? What? Shut up. Seriously. Just shut up.

[Anonymous]

I don't understand the question. Why not? Do you think all people want to live in tiny shacks when they get older?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’m not in DC.

Not on a golf course. A nice neighborhood but the area itself isn’t competitive.

It’s nice, move in ready, $760,000, 4000 sq ft, 3 levels. Up and coming area, for families I’d think…not desirable for retirees (not like Williamsburg or something).

I’m curious as to why you’re asking? Are you thinking that retirees shouldn’t buy large houses? Is it surprising to you that a retiree would buy this house? Why is it that this is surprising to you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’m not in DC.

Not on a golf course. A nice neighborhood but the area itself isn’t competitive.

It’s nice, move in ready, $760,000, 4000 sq ft, 3 levels. Up and coming area, for families I’d think…not desirable for retirees (not like Williamsburg or something).

I’m curious as to why you’re asking? Are you thinking that retirees shouldn’t buy large houses? Is it surprising to you that a retiree would buy this house? Why is it that this is surprising to you?

Not OP. But pretty sure they are asking because they are a dimwit prone to ageism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just curious as to WHY someone in their 70s would need or want a 4000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 3 level house.

I know there are outliers: grandkids live with them, frequent visitors, but why would anyone without kids want a house so large?

Why do 50 year olds with two kids want 7000 sq foot houses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’m not in DC.

Not on a golf course. A nice neighborhood but the area itself isn’t competitive.

It’s nice, move in ready, $760,000, 4000 sq ft, 3 levels. Up and coming area, for families I’d think…not desirable for retirees (not like Williamsburg or something).

I’m curious as to why you’re asking? Are you thinking that retirees shouldn’t buy large houses? Is it surprising to you that a retiree would buy this house? Why is it that this is surprising to you?

Not OP. But pretty sure they are asking because they are a dimwit prone to ageism.

They got outbid by the seniors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just curious as to WHY someone in their 70s would need or want a 4000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 3 level house.

I know there are outliers: grandkids live with them, frequent visitors, but why would anyone without kids want a house so large?

Why do 50 year olds with two kids want 7000 sq foot houses?

Those kids will probably bring home grandkids someday. In the meantime, lots of entertaining planned!

[Anonymous]

We’ve got a 5000 sq ft home and it’s just us and one adult child living here. We’ll do a downstairs masters and elevator someday so we can stay until we croak. Then our kids can sell it or move in as they wish.

[Anonymous]

Death houses. They die a lot quicker in these places, especially if there are stairs.

[Anonymous]

Well my parents retired and bought an 8,000 sq foot house. We fill it to the brim with family members and friends several times per year (it’s in a great resort location). No regrets!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Death houses. They die a lot quicker in these places, especially if there are stairs.

Elevator.

[Anonymous]

OP here.

Here’s an idea. When someone asks a question, you can answer it or be helpful. The person asking the question might learn something.

Name calling isn’t helpful.

Here’s what I’m asking:
Why do 70 year olds buy into neighborhoods with 4000 sq feet houses, large 2 acre lots.
It’s not a TYPICAL retiree area…I lived in Williamsburg for a long time and it was highly desirable for retirees.

Do I mean that all 70 year olds want the same thing? Surely not!

I would think (and many of you are proving me wrong) that if your kids are grown, you’d want less house, less yard.

If you’re a retiree purchasing a large home in a neighborhood with young families, explain why to me so I can learn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Here’s an idea. When someone asks a question, you can answer it or be helpful. The person asking the question might learn something.

Name calling isn’t helpful.

Here’s what I’m asking:
Why do 70 year olds buy into neighborhoods with 4000 sq feet houses, large 2 acre lots.
It’s not a TYPICAL retiree area…I lived in Williamsburg for a long time and it was highly desirable for retirees.

Do I mean that all 70 year olds want the same thing? Surely not!

I would think (and many of you are proving me wrong) that if your kids are grown, you’d want less house, less yard.

If you’re a retiree purchasing a large home in a neighborhood with young families, explain why to me so I can learn.

Because they want to and they can. That's really all you need to know.