: a parent whose children have grown and moved away from home
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Lakeside Pointe homebuyers are mostly in their 50s and 60s, Kardos said, empty nesters and people with older children at home.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Ten seasons in and of the remaining OGs in the cast, one is in prison, another is rebuilding her life after a divorce, and another is an empty nester who is about to debut a dating show of their own.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
With expansive floor plans ranging from 2,850 to 3,450 square feet, these homes cater to a variety of lifestyles, from empty nesters looking to downsize to those seeking an elegant retreat with ample entertaining space.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2025
Flexible living attracts a growing audience: asset-light renters — people who do not want to own furniture — digital nomads, young professionals, empty nesters, and families in transition.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Ten seasons in and of the remaining OGs in the cast, one is in prison, another is rebuilding her life after a divorce, and another is an empty nester who is about to debut a dating show of their own.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
With expansive floor plans ranging from 2,850 to 3,450 square feet, these homes cater to a variety of lifestyles, from empty nesters looking to downsize to those seeking an elegant retreat with ample entertaining space.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2025
Flexible living attracts a growing audience: asset-light renters — people who do not want to own furniture — digital nomads, young professionals, empty nesters, and families in transition.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Empty nester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empty%20nester. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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