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Building for Boomers & Beyond
April 16, 2010
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First Aid Kit for Stalled Communities
William T. Slenker

While there are some signs of life in the country's 50+ Housing sector, many builders and developers are sitting with stalled communities, and wondering how to generate excitement and interest among potential buyers. Here is some practical, low-cost advice to get you back in the game. 
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Supersized is So 20th Century…
Lita Dirks
Gone is the era of the gigantic house… for most of us anyway. As with “Super Sized” hamburgers and fries, everyone is looking to scale down what was recently thought of as normal. The smaller home is here — and we need to show our home buyers that with it, we can not only meet their needs, but also satisfy their wants.
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50+ Multifamily Rentals: The Next Big Thing?
Ed Hord, FAIA, LEED AP, CAASH, CGP

Most people used to buy cars, but as prices went up, many began to lease instead. Is this happening with 50+ housing? An award-winning designer believes that future trends in the 50+ housing sector will favor an increased focus on multifamily rentals. Find out why...
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Research
Boomers in 1996 and Boomers Today: Research from Pulte/Del Webb

Pulte/Del Webb polled the very first "class" of Boomer buyers in 1996 — and checked in with 50- and 64-year-old groups this year. See what's changed in that time period.
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Chair's Message
Help Is on the Way!

Mike McGowan, Chair of the 50+ Housing Council, sees signs of spring, and looks for similar hopeful signs of renewal in the housing industry. Until that comes, thousgh, he points toward some "lifesaving" information in this issue that can help keep businesses afloat.
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Webinar Series for 50+ Builders, Designers, and Marketers

The 50+ Housing Council's 2010 Webinar Series is scheduled! It's free to members (and affordable to others), so take a look at the schedule and pencil the important dates into your calendar!
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Departments
Recommended Reading

Two important new selections —
   Building for Boomers: Guide to Design and Construction, and
   Social Media for Home Builders: It's Easier Than You Think

 
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Hot Products

Well-designed products make a home easier to live in — and look really good while they're doing it. Here are some that you may not have seen, but that can make a difference to your prospective buyers.
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