The winners of the 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards aren't just pretty buildings — they're much more. One of the competition's judges, a nationally-known architect, points out the approaches and features that made them winners, and trend-setters. Read More...

Developers and builders are having to get a lot more creative when choosing a site for a community. How far away from the city  can you locate a greenfield development site before it's "too far out?" How can you produce an urban infill community with the amenities and sense of security that seniors want? Read about the pros and cons, and the ways builders are dealing with them. Read More...

Not all that long ago, lenders with boatloads of money were chasing developers, looking for deals to invest in. As we all know, the financial paradigm has changed. Industry experts explain what lenders are looking for, and what builders and developers need to bring to the table.  Read More...

It's time to build — to build your management, design and marketing skills with offerings from NAHB.  Read More...

What do 50+ housing consumers prefer in their homes? What are 50+ builders building? Where do they do they align, and where are the gaps? The NAHB/MetLife Mature Market Institute research lays it out for you. Read More...

In this, the "Good News" section of the magazine, we highlight a design or marketing effort, or a management initiative, or a combination of all three that made a positive difference in the success of a development. In this issue, we look at a the way an updated Welcome Center made a big difference for an older community. Read More...

One new book explains why more and more seniors are seriously considering cohousing. The other offers tips and insights into how women buy things differently from men, and how companies have used that knowledge to their advantage. Read More...