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‘Gray tsunami’ comes to South Carolina, testing local resources

Housing Wire

The state of South Carolina is experiencing an influx of retired baby boomers , which could test the capacity of its infrastructure in areas such as health care and transportation services, as well as resources for dealing with isolation and the job market, according to reporting by Charleston-based newspaper The Post and Courier.

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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

EVs are expected to make up a majority of new car sales worldwide by 2040, according to one report. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. There are about 130,000 stations in the U.S.

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Preparing a Home to Safely Age in Place

Will Springer Realtor

About one in six Americans, or some 56M, are now 65 or older and there are estimates that figure will be closer to 81M by 2040. Variables can include whether someone lives with a spouse or partner or if they life alone, if they are reliant on their vehicle to get around versus having access to multiple transportation options.