Property Types Seniors Housing
The Graying of America: Age and Opportunity
The graying of America may arguably be one of the single most dramatic demographic megatrends shaping our landscape. Although the U.S. population growth for individuals age 55 and over during the past nine years hasn’t been impressive—from 21.06 percent to 24.17 percent—growth for individuals age 55-64 increased by 30 percent over the same period. Given that the oldest Boomers turned 63 this year, maybe it’s time investors consider the opportunities this megatrend offers. 
On the Rise: Senior Housing Sector Grows with Aging – Yet Demanding - Population
With the Baby Boomer population nearing retirement, the senior housingmarket needs to brace for an increase in demand while also bringingmajor technological advances and new architectural designs into theforefront.
Ventas Wins Lawsuit Against HCP; Awarded $101M in Damages
Healthcare REIT Ventas Inc. has prevailed in its lawsuit brought against healthcare REIT HCP Inc. regarding Ventas' $2 billion acquisition of Toronto, Ont.-based Sunrise Senior Living REIT in April 2007.
Fundamentals Continue to Buoy Seniors Sector as SHPT Closes $513M Financing
With more than 40 percent of the U.S. population currently aged 60 or older, and the Baby Boomer generation nearing retirement age, the seniors housing sector is set to benefit from these strong fundamentals for some time to come. That positive outlook has allowed owners of seniors housing to continue getting their hands on funding, despite the sluggish lending market. Case in point: Senior Housing Properties Trust's recently-closed $513 million credit facility through Citi and Fannie Mae, the largest seniors financing deal so far this year.
Stable Skilled Nursing Sub-Sector Lures Health Care REIT into $55.5M Purchase
While many real estate investors sit on the sidelines waiting for property prices to fall dramatically or the credit market to defrost, National Health Investors Inc. is actively enhancing its portfolio in one of the most stable property sectors in the current economic climate-- skilled nursing, a subtype of the seniors housing sector. The healthcare REIT just shelled out $55.5 million in cash for four skilled nursing facilities, all of which will be leased back to the seller and tenant, Legend Healthcare L.L.C.
 

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