Demographics 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 reside in livable communities, and there are...
Lighting Lighting and the 55+ Buyer Want to help a 55+ home buyer find their black pants amid a closet full of navy blue outfits? “This is where thoughtful lighting comes...
Sponsored Products 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....
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...
Demographics Age-in-Place Technology Slows Demand for Senior Housing Age-in-Place technology may be reducing demand for senior housing. This may explain why developers have seen big bets on elder-specific...
Accessibility 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...
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
Accessibility The Luxury of Accessible Design Despite the passage of legislation to make homes more accessible to residents with disabilities decades ago, building investigation testers...
Lighting Tips for Providing Lighting That Sets Your Homes Apart Good lighting makes good business sense for home builders: it’s key to helping homebuyers perceive your product as better than the rest
