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National Association of Home Builders August 26, 2011

 
Features
Go International: See the World, and Work Really Hard
by Joan Barnes, MIRM

What if you woke up one morning to find that someone on the other side of the world wants you to work for them? That happened to this author, and she shares the lessons learned from her experience.  Read More...

Where in the World is 50+ Housing?
by Don Jacobs, FAIA

When it comes to housing the older generations, other countries do it differently. The author draws on his experience to examine those approaches.  Read More...

Dutch Apartments for Life
by Victor Regnier, FAIA

In the Netherlands, the "Apartments for Life" model is an example of a more urban, more comprehensive approach to retirement housing — one that can inform new approaches here at home.  Read More...

The Compass Points South
by Jane Marie O'Connor, CAASH, MIRM, CMP

In the world of retirement housing, much of the movement and growth is happening to the south of the U.S. and in the Southern Hemisphere. The author provides and overview and a case study from her experience. Read More...

Sponsored Feature
Home Appliances: The Last Hundred Years
by Terri Connett, Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool celebrates its 100-year milestone by looking at the progression of home appliances Read More...

Chair's Message
Who's Got Your Back?

When times are tough, going it alone is tougher. Luckily, there's no need to go solo when you've got an entire association to call on. Read More...

Research
Seniors on the Web

The share of Web surfers in the "mature" age groups is large, and growing. But once they're online, where do they go? What do they do there? This new research study from Creating Results will help you better understand your customers' online preferences and peeves. Read More...

A 50+ Member's Perspective
Value Added

Rich Carlson is an active membership in the 50+ Council -- with the emphasis on "Active." Find out why that makes a difference.  Read More...

Recommended Reading
Two Takes on the Changing Internet Landscape

Social Media for Home Builders 2.0 gives you and your company the information you need to enter the world of social media, and make it work for your firm. Wired and Dangerous explores the world of today's internet-savvy customers, and shows you how to partner with clients, to everyone's advantage. Read More...

Products
Cabinets, LED Lighting, and Faucets

Check out a new line of cabinetry, LED undercabinet lighting that won't need new bulbs for decades, and classy faucets that save water.   Read More...

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