Why Grandparents Are Relocating Closer to Their Grandkids: A Post-Pandemic Trend

 During the pandemic, many families had to endure separations and missed moments with their loved ones. For many grandparents, the inability to see their grandchildren was especially painful. With the onset of school re-openings, the fear of inadvertently contracting the virus from school-going grandchildren kept many elderly away.

Now, as we adjust to a post-pandemic world, there’s a surge in grandparents wanting to reclaim those lost moments. Recent data suggests a significant trend: grandparents are on the move, and many are relocating closer to their grandkids.

Shifting Tides: Grandparents on the Move

A revealing insight comes from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). They found that individuals aged between 55 and 74 are now more likely to move over long distances – specifically more than 100 miles. Considering that the average age of grandparents in the U.S. stands at 67, it's not too far-fetched to think that a substantial portion of these long-distance movers are, in fact, grandparents.

The primary motive? To be geographically closer to their grandchildren and ensure more frequent, quality interactions. The loneliness and isolation felt during the pandemic have surely intensified this urge.

The Grandparent Wish

Grandparents hold a unique and special bond with their grandchildren. That bond, combined with the recent bouts of isolation, is now pushing many to make substantial life decisions.

Vance Cariaga, a journalist at Go Bank Rates, encapsulated this sentiment beautifully. He observed, "Never underestimate the power of grandchildren – especially when it comes to lifestyle and financial decisions. Recent data shows that many baby boomers are relocating further away from home than they used to so they can be closer to their grandbabies.”

In Conclusion

The desire to be closer to family, especially grandchildren, has always been potent. The pandemic has merely accentuated this sentiment. Today's grandparents are willing to go that extra mile (or a hundred miles) to be closer to the young ones they cherish so much.

If you're a grandparent, you might resonate with this trend. And if the call to be nearer to your loved ones grows louder, remember to reach out to a trusted local real estate professional to help you find your perfect nest close to those you love.

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