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\"Are<\/p>\n

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents<\/a> were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That\u2019s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren who may have gotten sick from school.<\/p>\n

Now that the pandemic has passed, many grandparents want more than ever to be near their grandchildren again to make up for that lost time. But how are they getting that \u201cGrandparent Wish?\u201d The data tells us many are moving<\/a> to make sure they\u2019re getting more quality time.<\/p>\n

Grandparents Are Moving To Be Near Loved Ones<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Recent data<\/a> from the National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR) shows people between the ages of 55 and 74 are moving farther (more than 100 miles) than any other age group (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n

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The average age of grandparents in the U.S. is 67 years<\/a>. The logical leap is that at least some of the people who are moving the furthest are grandparents. But what\u2019s causing them to move so far?<\/p>\n

The same report from NAR shows the top reason<\/a> people move is to be closer to loved ones (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n

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Based on this data, it\u2019s fair to say many grandparents are getting their wish of more quality time with their grandchildren by moving to be closer to them. <\/strong>And after experiencing isolation and loneliness during the COVID pandemic, that\u2019s an especially good thing.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a grandparent, you know how important your grandchildren are. And you may be willing to sell and move just to be closer by. As Vance Cariaga, a journalist at Go Bank Rates<\/em>, explains<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cNever underestimate the power of grandchildren \u2013 especially when it comes to lifestyle and financial decisions. <\/em>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.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

The data shows grandparents are moving further to be near their grandchildren. If you have grandchildren of your own, maybe you can relate. When you decide it\u2019s time to be closer to your loved ones, connect<\/a> with a local real estate professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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