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The article provides insights on the need for realtors in New Hampshire to maintain a competitive edge and have success in real estate sales in light of the shifts in economic conditions and changes in public perceptions. Jobs, retirees and second-home buyers are generators for residential real estate.

Focuses on several consumer trends and their implications for marketing in the U.S. Significance of the decreasing number of children staying at home; Factors behind an increase in the ownership of second homes; Statistics on U.S. mobility from 1990 to 2000 according to the U.S. Bureau of Census; Effects of the trends on advertising strategies.

Focuses on the immigration pattern in the U.S. Statistics on interstate moves; Implication of high rate net-out migration for states; Results of the loss of younger residents from the Northeast and Midwest; Impact of the unbalance age distribution on the economy.

Focuses on the trend involving the reentry of retirees in the U.S. workforce as of March 2004. Reasons for retirees to return to the workforce; Effects of health problems to work performance; Threat of the younger workers to the baby boomers.

Forecasts that household size may become a less relevant predictor of consumer spending as more people choose to live alone in the U.S. Major household type; Magnitude and growth rate of the number of people who live alone; Homeownership rate among single-person households.

Deals with the growing influence of 21-year-olds or the Generation Y group to the U.S. economy in 2003. Economic component of marriage or cohabitation among the group; Indications of the group's growing purchasing power; Social and economic conditions of women consumers in the Generation Y group.

Presents information on several reasons for the longevity of the journal "American Demographics" in the U.S. publication industry. Information on the goal of the magazine; Prioritization of the trends that has a lasting impact on the American society and marketplace; Discussion on trends that continue to guide consumer preferences, such as the growing power of women, diversity of marketplace and other important trends.

Reports on the released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) which shows the demographics and buying behavior of second-home owners, as of June 2003. Spending habits; Growth rate of second-home buying; Details of the BLS surveys.

Focuses on the growth of Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Factors contributing to the growth; Implications of high out-migration; Problems faced by businesses.

Forecasts the increase in women Baby Boomers who would work past the age of retirement in the U.S. Comparison with men from the same generation; Projections on the number of women 55 years and older in the work force between 2000 through 2010; Factors which may cause older women to stay in the labor force.

Reports on the growth of educational attendance in New England in 2002. Median household income in 2000; Reason for population growth during the 1990s; Growth expectations for the aging population by 2010.

Discusses the effect of demographic changes on consumer spending and businesses in the U.S. Factors that affect stock valuations; Benefits of the growth in the number of younger consumers for businesses; Impact of a decrease in the number of older consumers on consumer expenditures.

Focuses on the importance of continuing education to better manage a diversified portfolio for maximum long-term results. Result of the 2000 Current Population Survey of Census Bureau on the educational attainment of U.S. workers; Advantage of having a college degree; Reason for the high growth in spending on educational products and services.

Focuses on the economic impact of the increasing number of college graduates in the U.S. Details of the earning power of college graduates according to the survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in December 2001; Discussion of the inclination of college graduates to have businesses related to homeownership; Information on the spending activity of college graduates in educational products and services, dining and clothing.

Presents information on the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) projections of U.S. employment by occupation and industry. Forecast of the BLS for the business sector by 2010; Information on personnel supply service firms; Importance of increasing office worker productivity.

Reports on the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for people in the United States (U.S.) to choose to stay in their homes. Rates of mobility in the U.S.; Housing expenses of homeowners; Effect of the attacks on home improvement.

Analyzes the effect of demographics on real estate investments in the United States. Reason for the difference between the Dow Jones Industrial Average during the 1970s and the 1990s; Prediction on investment opportunities by 2010; Factors influencing an increase in real estate prices.

Predicts the shortage of labor supply in the United States (U.S.). Information on demographic trends that underly labor shortages; Prediction of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Implications of the bureau's prediction.

Deals with the rise in ownership of second residences in the United States as of October 2001. Number of individuals owning a second home; Reasons for purchasing a second residence; Discussion on the demographic trends influencing the growth of second home-ownership.

Examines the trends in the spending behavior of the Baby Boom generation in the U.S. as of September 2001. Delay in the retirement of the Baby Boomers; Differences between the spending behavior of the Baby Boomers and the pre-Boomers; Benefits of the delay in the retirement of Baby Boomers on the stock market and service industries.

Provides information on demographic trends and patterns of consumer behavior that influence the future success of business enterprises. Suggestion for developing a target market; How to gain insights from potential consumer trends; Effect of demography on consumer demands.

The article presents information on issues related to real estate. Buying of homes in New Hampshire has been a popular choice among masses. Homebuyers in this region always try to find low pricing homes in order to compensate the higher costs of borrowing money in New Hampshire. There are several reasons why homeowners prefer to buy homes in this region, the significant among them is New Hampshire's high status among the 50 states in various measures of well-being. It is reported that by allowing homes to be built for people of all ages will be beneficial as this would diminish the New Hampshire advantage, which means building of homes irrespective of age-restricted housing.

Discusses the role of household size in consumer spending growth. Percentage share of single-person household in the total U.S. households; Increase in the number of single people during the 1990s; Age bracket of men and women who live alone.

Reports on the management of 'word-of-mouth' as an aspect of marketing. Measurement of consumers' opinion; Concept of business referrals; Guard against the obstacles of high-quality customer service.

Presents tips for profitable marketing strategies. Emphasis on creating persuasive advertisements; Creation of mutually satisfying interactions with customers; Importance of using effective communication strategies.

The article focuses on the eating habits of the Americans regarding lettuce, cucumbers and broccoli as reported in the Vol. 55 of the periodical "Ad Age."

Editorial. Gives advice on business-to-business marketing. Implications and reasons for the growth of personal enterprises; Data on the increase in businesses that provide services to other businesses; Advantages of strategic use of market information for entrepreneurs.

Editorial. Asserts that 1995's crop of presidential candidates are zeroing in on illegal immigrants and welfare mothers to blame for America's problems; How basing a presidential campaign on bogus issues is a time-honored tradition; Wages of blue-collar and service workers declining because of long-term, structural changes in the American economy; Candidates saying that wages are declining because of foreigners; The number of Americans born oversees.

The article examines research on Hispanic American consumers. Hispanic Americans represented the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S. from 2000-2009. The median age of Hispanic Americans is more than 10 years younger than for the overall population, and young Hispanic Americans are more fluent in the English language than older ones. Implications of these trends for marketers are discussed.

Discusses the views of commentators on the future of economic and civic development, technological innovations and the changes in higher education in New England. Factors that will contribute to the difficulty of recruiting students and workers in the region; Use of digital technologies in education; Strategies to expand educational opportunities.

The article focuses on the baby boom age group in the U.S. as it will comprise the largest population of restaurant consumers starting 2010. It states that the baby boom population in the country will grow by 5% annually on a span of 10 years. It also says that members of the boomer generation have increased their spending on restaurant meals. Moreover, it says that other market segments such as young families and childless couples must also be considered.

The article offers information on the 51st Annual Multi-Unit Food Service Operators (MUFSO) Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida on October 3-5, 2010.