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Building for Boomers & Beyond
April 27, 2009
50+ Housing Online Magazine
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SPRING 2009 FEATURES
Age at Center Stage: Breakthrough in Active Adult/Senior Housing
The conventional wisdom says home buyers don't want to be reminded that they are no longer young. But two recent communities — one multigenerational, one active adult — have highlighted their plans for an assisted living facility to their buyers, resulting in a positive response.
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She's Your Next Buyer...
Who's going to be making the decision to buy or rent in an active adult community? It could be anyone, of course — but the odds are pretty good that the "anyone" will be a woman. It's worth your time to learn more about the these important prospective residents.
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Universal Design for Exterior Environments (But Don’t Hold the Sizzle)
User-friendly spaces don't stop at the outside walls. A thoughtful approach to landscaping can make an entire community accessible and full of things for everyone to enjoy, whatever their physical abilities and limitations.
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Monthly Features
Chair's Message: New Beginnings
Pat Kelley, 2009 Chair of NAHB's 50+ Housing Council, talks about transitions — for the magazine, and for the 50+ Housing Industry.
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Research: Who is Shopping for 50+ Housing Today?
An online survey by the publishers of Mature Living Choices and Senior Living Choices shows that prospective buyers today are more interested in higher-end single family homes in "age-considered" communities.
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Recommended Reading
These two books from BuilderBooks let you build green, then sell the value you've created.
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Hot Products
The newest and most interesting building products and services for 55+ Housing.
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