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Louisville, Kentucky, USA - March 27th 2016: Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts building in Louisville Kentucky with rod iron fence which states “Downtown Louisville” in foreground.

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Furthermore, tariffs could increase the cost of building a new home, thus increasinghousing prices.

Real estate investors can use this opportunity to accumulate more properties.

However, boomers who are looking for affordable options can also find promising housing markets on this list.

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These are some of themarkets boomers should consider.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Joe Hafner is the owner and founder ofHafner Real Estate.

He specializes in middle Tennessee real estate and has been involved in more than 1,000 real estate transactions.

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He recommended two housing markets that are just outside of Nashville.

This makes buy-and-hold price appreciation the focal point for most investors, Hafner explained.

In thepast five years, Mount Juliet home values have risen close to 55%.

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Mount Juliets housing market has shown its resilience in the past, he added.

Louisville fits the bill with the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Exposition Center and plenty of outdoor activities.

Louisvilles metro population increased by 0.9% in 2024.

You dont have to be areal estate investorto make a lot of money in this city.

Some homeowners rent their places during the Kentucky Derby and make well over $1,000 per day.

Boomers looking to retire can use the Derby rental season to pay offmultiple mortgage payments.

They will also have access to more affordable home service providers relative to the prices in coastal cities.

Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is renowned for its beaches and is a popular destination for boomers.

More than a quarter of its residents are boomers.

The city has many affordable properties, especially if you includemobile homes and condosin your search.

Furthermore, Clearwater is just outside of Tampa, another destination that has been attracting plenty of boomers.

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