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Multi-Generational Homes: A Blend of Togetherness and Privacy

Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Dec 3, 2024 @ 15:12 PM

Many years ago, multi-generational families living under one roof were pretty common. It wasn’t at all unusual to have grandparents, parents, and kids sharing space. As American society became more mobile, the families became more independent and geographically scattered, with far fewer Walton-style roll-calls at bedtime. However, everything old eventually becomes new again.

In today’s evolving housing market, multi-generational living is gaining popularity as families seek practical, economical, and fulfilling ways to share their homes. But what is considered a multi-generational home? These homes are designed to accommodate two or more adult generations under one roof—aging parents, grown children, or extended relatives.

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Topics: aging in place, Custom Home Features

Multi-generational Homes Aren’t Just For Mom & Dad

Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Oct 1, 2017 @ 07:10 AM

The upward trend of building multi-generational homes doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. I’ve talked about multi-generational homes before, but there is some interesting new information out there about this trend.

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Topics: aging in place

Creating a Home You Can Stay in

Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Aug 6, 2014 @ 07:08 AM

How long do you plan to stay in your home? The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) did a bit of research fairly recently and found that nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. And 82 percent indicated that they wanted to remain in their own homes even if the require day-to-day assistance or ongoing health care during retirement. 

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Topics: aging in place, home remodeling, Building a New Home