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Podcast: Zoomer Week in Review
Episode: Older Zoomers' Attitudes Towards Downsizing & A Looming Shortage of Burial Spaces in Toronto
Description: Older Zoomers Are Delaying Their Home Downsizing Plans:
There’s been a demographic shift when it comes to Boomers downsizing from their homes. In fact, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing, Seniors are now less likely to sell their homes before the age of 85, a big change from three decades ago. Boomers are not expected to downsize in a meaningful way until mid-2040. Better health and lack of housing are driving the trend. We reached CMHC Economist Francis Cortellino who authored a recent study that confirms the trend.
Toronto Funeral Homes Worried About Burial Shortages:
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