Deciding whether to stay in a longtime home, renovate it or move to a different property is deeply personal. But as the Fort Worth region continues to grow and change, those decisions are becoming increasingly relevant to the business community, too.
A homeowner who chooses to age in place may need a host of services to make the home comfortable. They could employ a contractor, an accessibility specialist, a home-maintenance provider or technology experts to make the property more functional. On the other hand, someone who decides to downsize may turn to a REALTOR®, moving company, storage business, furniture retailer and a host of other local service providers.
In both cases, a residential real estate decision can create economic activity well beyond a home purchase…