Jackson, MS

As the first month of 2010 has already come and gone, it seems that a growing trend with aging Mississippi home buyers has already begun. The most current trend shows that aging Mississippi buyers want comfortable, easy maintenance homes with the master bedroom on the first-floor.

It's looking as though the baby boomer generation is now hitting their 50+ years. And these baby boomers make up around 28% of the population with very interesting statistics. BabyBoomerMagazine.com says this group is wealthier than any other in the nation, accounts for 40% of consumer demand and controls almost 70% of the total net worth of American households.

When MetLife Mature Market Institute did a survey on people between ages 55 - 64, they found some interesting data and strong similarities. According to the survey, the primary interest of aging home buyers is in finding single-story floor plans or a home with a master bedroom on the main floor. They are also interested in finding communities that offer on-site health care or transportation to nearby heath care centers and reasonable cost housekeeping services.

It looks as though easy living is a big attraction for aging home buyers in Mississippi. Another common interest all those surveyed had was the need for low maintenance inside and outside the home. Other survey findings include the importance of top-rated features in the home such as easy-to-use climate controls, washers and dryers, easy to open windows and storage space.

As far as location goes, 28% prefer to live in rural communities, while 9% prefer to live in a central city like Jackson, Mississippi.

With so many New Year's Eve events going on around Jackson, Mississippi, where will you welcome your New Year's in? We have compiled a list of venues that are having New Year's Eve events, so you don't miss out on all the fun.

The First Baptist Church Jackson is having a ballroom dancing event from 8:00pm to midnight. The Raphael Semmes Band will be the big entertainment of the night in the church's Christian Life Center. Tickets are $75 for couples or $40 for individuals in advance and $85 for couples and $45 for individuals at the door. This event also includes dinner. Formal to semi-formal attire is required. And they are asking that no one wear spike or stiletto heels. For more information, call (601) 949-1949.

The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson is having a swanky black tie event complete with dinner and a cocktail party. They will be having a sit-down dinner at 7:00pm and a cocktail party at 9:00pm. There will be a classical guitarist playing at both events. The dinner is $150.00 for museum members, $100 for general admission and $125 for VIP admission. For more information, visit the museum website at www.msmuseumart.org. Tickets cannot be bought at the door.

Welcome in your 2010 and even meet your soul-mate at the Jackson Area Christian Single New Year's Dance at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Brandon, MS from 7:30pm to 12:30am. All singles are invited to come out and mingle with other singles and dance the night away as they celebrate the New Year.

We hope you welcome in your New Year in style whether it's at one of these great events or anywhere in Jackson, Mississippi. Just be safe and have a great time.

Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins - Jackson, Mississippi Real Estate