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ViewHomes™ of Clark County - Multi-Gen Houses Market Report

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Multi-Gen Homes C NWI.COM

Multi-generational Lifestyles gaining momentum in the US

We know that multigenerational living is becoming more popular for many reasons. Besides the economics of sharing expenses, there are the real social and familial benefits of deepened relationships and enriched lives. Adult children have the peace of mind of taking care of their aging parents,  Grandchildren have the bonus of quality time with their grandparents on a regular basis.

Finding the perfect multi-gen home for your purposes can be a challenge.  Certainly, if the house is listed with separate living quarters, that's a given, but they are not common. However, there might be other features that will make the situation work, sometimes with some minor remodeling. A second kitchen in the daylight basement, or an office over the garage that already has plumbing.  Local zoning codes will also determine what can or cannot be done. This is where an agent who is experienced with multi-gen houses or, better yet, lives the lifestyle, can help you find the right home.

Multi-Gen Home Search

It also helps to know what the market looks like when you start shopping for a multi-gen home.  Here is a snapshot of ViewHomes™ of Clark County with multi-gen features priced starting at $450,000:

81 Active Listings - $450,000 to $4,500,000
Average SqFt - 4,934

Average $/SqFt - $217

26 Pending - $459,900 to $4,250,000
Average SqFT - 4,212
Average $/SqFt - $192

38 Sold in last 3 Mos - $465,000 to $6,500,000
Average SqFt - 3,927
Average $/SqFt - $227

If you are looking for a home for Multi-Gen living, or you have a home that you want to sell and it has Multi-Gen features, call us - we are specialists in this field.

Visit our website, NatureAsNeighbors.com and take a look at the Multi-Gen properties we have listed in a specialized search for your convenience.  

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments(12)

Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

This new lifestyle seems to be taking hold strongly across the US.  It is so nice to see families blending together and enjoying each other throughout the years.  Sounds like you have a nice selection of homes to choose from.

Oct 26, 2016 02:19 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Debb and Bernie, was it the Japanese that did this for so many years before it caught on in America? The lifestyle is certainly one that you can speak to with a high high level of expertise. No one else rules this niche!!

Oct 26, 2016 02:27 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Debb Janes,  So true about families moving together in the last 10 years.  Hope you are doing great as always!

 

Oct 26, 2016 02:29 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debb- I grew up in Houston in a multigenerational home and loved it.  I had the opportunity to see and get to know my grandparents every day!!!

Oct 26, 2016 02:42 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

What a great shot, and everyone in the picture understands the benefits of living this way.  Just like Kathy Streib she saw her grandparents daily.  Lovely!  A

Oct 26, 2016 05:57 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb & Bernie - Multi-generational housing makes so much sense, and while the market hasn't fully accommodated this need yet, what could be better than having agents like you who live the lifestyle and understand it to help find solutions?

Oct 26, 2016 06:03 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debb & Bernie you have really carved out an excellent niche that make so much sense to me.  And the fact that you 'live' the multi-generational lifestyle makes it so much easier to offer good advice to clients.  Well done!

Oct 26, 2016 09:31 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Debb and Bernie, if I had the opportunity, I would love to live in under one roof with my family. You are the perfect realtors for this niche. Love the photo!

Oct 26, 2016 11:34 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Debb, my next door neighbors are a multi-generational household.  It's worked well on many levels.  You really have to get along with your inlaws!

Oct 26, 2016 12:21 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debb I can not say enough good things about this life style, if I am not mistaken the Japanese have subscribed to this life stile longer than anyone else, Endre

Oct 26, 2016 04:02 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debb and Bernie -- what was "old" is "new" again.  As others have mentioned, in some cultures multi-generational living has been in existence for many centuries.   While the reasons may(or may not) have changed, it is interesting to see this type of situation growing in appeal.   

I think it's great that you have identified and fully embrace this niche...professionally and personally.   Your commitment to its success is definitely noteworthy on all levels.  

Oct 27, 2016 02:45 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your multigenerational living experience. Home buyers will be in very good hands when they use your professional real estate services.

Nov 05, 2016 02:11 AM