On the Equifax finance blog, blogger Eve Becker wrote about a new trend for ageless home design. The concept is called Universal design.
Universal design holds that new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. The concept goes beyond making houses handicapped-accessible and transcends “aging in place,” a recently coined phrase that refers to the modifying of homes so older owners can stay in one place longer. Universal design is a more proactive approach to building—incorporating good design that’s usable for the greatest number of people.
For the benefits of incorporating Universal home design, read the full post.
Ilyce Glink is the author of several books, including 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask and Buy, Close, Move In!. She blogs about money and real estate at ThinkGlink.com, The Equifax Personal Finance Blogand CBS Moneywatch She is Chief Content Strategist at RealtyJoin.com, a community for real estate investors.
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