Tips for Aging-in-Place Bathroom Design
A telltale sign of an effective age in place bathroom remodel is that it works seamlessly for aging…
Smart Home Technology for Aging in Place
Both aging in place and smart home technology are becoming increasingly important to homeowners.…
AARP: Majority of Older Adults Do Not Reside in 'Livable' Communities
A new AARP and Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies report found most older adults do not…
Lighting and the 55+ Buyer
Want to help a 55+ home buyer find their black pants amid a closet full of navy blue outfits?
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Doors
Jim Chapman Homes launches new 55+ project with unique door hardware
Brink’s Push Pull Rotate door locks, the first knobs and levers that open three ways are designed to improve the way homeowners open doors. Push Pu
Remodeling
NARI to Introduce Certification Update for Universal Design
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry says it will introduce a comprehensive update to its Universal Design Certified Professional (U
Demographics
Age-in-Place Technology Slows Demand for Senior Housing
Age-in-Place technology may be reducing demand for senior housing.
Age Proofing a House Isn’t Cheap
Almost one-quarter of Americans will be 65 or older by 2050, and surveys conducted over the past decade show that older adults overwhelmingly want
Award-Winning Projects
Vita, Plan 3, Silver, Single-Family Production, Under 2,000 sf
Living far larger than its actual 1,682-square-foot footprint, this single-family plan in an upscale 55-plus community by Pardee Homes wins Silver in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards
Demographics
More Housing Options for Mature Boomers
Baby Boomers approaching their 70s will need a wider range of housing options, including those with on-site health care
The Luxury of Accessible Design
Despite the passage of legislation to make homes more accessible to residents with disabilities decades ago,
Is This What Housing's Future Looks Like?
A new, award-winning concept home seeks to deliver “the future of how new homes will be built”
Lighting
Tips for Providing Lighting That Sets Your Homes Apart
Good lighting makes good business sense: it’s key to helping buyers perceive your product as better than the rest
Demographics
Baby Boomers Are Staying Put
Economists are finding that the Baby Boomer generation is not downsizing in the predicted numbers.
