asheville aging in place: Family ties are shaping the housing market. (Part 1)
- 11/25/14 09:53 PM
Asheville Real Estate Journal
“ It is the baby boomers that right now are shaping many areas of the housing market."
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I was interested to read an article in which friends and family ties are highlighted. In an article for Property Observer, Peter Chittenden takes a look at how “Boomers” retirement plans are impacting the housing market, and points out that the desire to stay connected is a key factor to be considered
As life expectancy among the boomers continues to rise, a more complex housing market is evolving...[and]... the traditional … (3 comments)
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asheville aging in place: 3 Steps to Planning a "Forever Home"- Asheville- Style
- 07/30/14 03:25 AM
Planning and creating a dwelling place that is designed for life makes sense regardless of one's age. But you may not be aware of a trend. Take a look at these statistics!
Eighty (80) percent of older people today say they prefer live in their own homes. And this holds true here in Asheville where people tell us they desire to live in a home of their choice. Have you ever thought that this actually may change the way homes are designed? You may wonder when and where to start moving forward with your plans for the future … (3 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Post50 Homes- Style Options – Asheville-Style
- 07/28/14 01:00 AM
Asheville Real Estate Journal
Post50 Homes- Style Options
When Sage and John, a beautiful couple beginning their Post-50 adventure, decided to create a sanctuary – a wonderful dream dwelling— it was clear to them that they wanted to build something small.
They had seen an ad in an Asheville journal and were looking at a land and home package for just over $100,000. The interior would be just under 800 sqft. There would be room to add on an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as well. At some point in the future the idea of continuing a “family compound” … (1 comments)
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asheville aging in place: DAD, Golf, the US OPEN and AT Home in Asheville
- 06/11/14 11:00 PM
Golf, US OPEN - Dad and Driving from Asheville
Happy Father's Day to a Real Champion
It’s a Big Week here in North Carolina. Over at the Village of Pinehurst the U.S. Open Golf Championship is underway- and we are excited about our “stay steady” competitors. Just about a two-hour drive from Asheville, Pinehurst is a “charming, vibrant community which reflects our rich history and traditions, enhanced by a unique combination of cultural arts and recreational activities.”
(photo of Dad- on Father's Day we remember a Real Champion)
With all this going on, we … (0 comments)
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asheville aging in place: 4 Good Ideas for Creating a Feathered Nest
- 06/09/14 10:49 PM
Creating a Feathered Nest of a Lifetime?
You don't have to be OLD to live in an ever evolving home. But with luck, you will be old some day. Are you planning a place to live in comfort and style? Plenty of light and ease of navigation may be on the table for discussion- (see photo) -but there's more to consider.
photo courtesy of Daryl Rantis, Asheville, NC Architect
We love the idea that our clients can create a homeplace that is organized to meet their needs -today and tomorrow.
Regardless of … (7 comments)
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asheville aging in place: The Nose for News Retriever : Asheville's Living Treasures
- 06/02/14 01:50 AM
Local News from The Trail Blazer Team’s Official “Nose for News” Retriever
Not long ago, The Trailblazer Team's Official Nose for News Retriever (photo above) found a report about Senior Adults enjoying sharing life experiences with younger people and students.
The report talked of ways to:: Increase interaction and exchange of information between the younger and older generations; to enrich the community by honoring and preserving wisdom keepers and culture bearers; and to support our youth’s energy and enthusiasm for learning. To be honest, that wasn't news to us, as we have noticed an upswing in clients … (1 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Breakthrough- Home Design Asheville-Style
- 05/28/14 04:26 AM
Breakthrough- Home Design Asheville-Style
Trailblazer Real Estate Journal
You may have read a report that signals a potential breakthrough in home design as we did recently. It really captured our attention. Here’s the gist:
(photo - breakthrough morning light- Asheville mountain morning)
“Gretchen Anderson, the healthcare designer, who said that if we view seniors through the products that are available to them, then they would be viewed as ‘cranky, stupid, and tacky’ goes on to say that when we talk about needs of seniors there is a tendency to imagine someone whose eyesight, dexterity, and hearing … (3 comments)
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asheville aging in place: WSJ: “Real Estate Rebound-Asheville, N.C.”
- 05/15/14 11:34 PM
Asheville Real Estate Market Trends
For the past how-many years I’ve been blogging about sustainable excellence and quality of life in our hometown- Asheville, NC. This morning, I had to smile when I read an article in the WSJ :“Real Estate Rebound-Asheville, N.C. ... Families are drawn to Asheville, N.C., for its small-town feel, good schools and great outdoors… .”
people of all ages enjoy coming to the neighborhood tailgate markets-
here's a photo I took of the market on the University of North Carolina-Asheville campus
“And older Americans," the article stated ," like … (4 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Will “Boomers” and Older People Choose Aging-in-Place Solutions?
- 05/01/14 12:13 AM
Heads Up !! It being called a HUGE grass roots and global effort to help “Boomers” and Older People Stay in Our Homes … I say “OUR” because this is a situation involving aging- one we will all face, if we are lucky! Will “Boomers” and Older People Chose Aging-in-Place Solutions? There sure is buzz about this.
And you may be as excited as we are about the value-added features for buying and selling residential properties that Universal Design (UD) , “a broad spectrum of ideas … products and environments that are inherently accessible for everyone – provides … (5 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Asheville Happenings This Spring
- 04/23/14 11:19 PM
Here in Asheville, NC, the idea of sustainable living intrigues our real estate clients. If you have been working to develop creative solutions for independent living -- regardless of age or physical ability, you may find much to inspire you here in Beautiful Asheville.
You may be attracted to considering a small home on shared acreages…a community garden…friendly neighbors, and living -independent universal design elements. We are here to talk with clients about small spaces, universal design… and, for an awesome view of the land, follow these birds ... a veritable merry chicken-go-round
(photo by JT … (3 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Aging-in-place features ... higher profile as baby boomers get older
- 03/12/14 11:49 PM
A headline in the real estate section of the Washington Post caught my eye this morning. It read," ‘Aging-in-place’ features for the home gain higher profile as baby boomers get older.
Real Estate Market Trends- Boomers Aging-in-Place
" According to the article, the new home of a "boomer" couple was " built to accommodate couple as they age" and included a few features I've been highlighting in the Active Rain series (you can read the entire Active Rain series in the Aging-in-Place Group) - — including an elevator, wide doorways to accommodate a wheelchair and a flat, no-step entryway.
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asheville aging in place: Real estate trends:A kind track to life-course transitions at home
- 03/04/14 09:22 PM
Real estate trends:A kind track to life-course transitions at home- Asheville Style
Life-course transitions happen to everybody. In that regard, as real estate professionals watching trends in housing, we are especially interested in current predictions from the home-building industry. According to the National Association of Home Builders, aging will be the second-biggest influence on home design in the next few years [source:NAHB].
It seems unlikely that older adults and "boomers" will choose to move to “retirement homes”- our 55+ colleagues are just too "hip" .
" We no longer are in a 'youth market'- but in one driven … (3 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Aging In Place in a Stylish Asheville Home (1)
- 03/01/14 08:14 AM
The Ever-Evolving Home -Asheville Style
We've heard it said so many times!...Asheville, NC is "Boomer-Heaven"- and we believe it's true! And this is especially true as the economy recovers and mortgage rates begin to rise. Certainly, the time to invest in land and home is now. For those who are lucky to already have invested in a second and/or vacation home, Asheville holds a special promise. Many NOT-All-That-Retiring Post-50-People have a positive equity balance on our homes. We have taken advantage of historically low interest rates and may be more inclined to remain in our homes as we "age in place". … (1 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Aging In Place and the Ever-Evolving Asheville Home (1)
- 03/01/14 08:08 AM
The Ever-Evolving Asheville Home
We've heard it said so many times!...Asheville, NC is "Boomer-Heaven"- and we believe it's true! And this is especially true as the economy recovers and mortgage rates begin to rise. Certainly, the time to invest in land and home is now. For those who are lucky to already have invested in a second and/or vacation home, Asheville holds a special promise. Many NOT-All-That-Retiring Post-50-People have a positive equity balance on our homes. We have taken advantage of historically low interest rates and may be more inclined to remain in our homes as we "age in … (0 comments)
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asheville aging in place: In Transit -Asheville Style
- 12/05/13 10:19 PM
In Transit to the Future (Asheville Style)
"Taking a Flying Leap"
I’m reading Kaid Benfield’s blog this morning- feeling a nudge. That “nudge” has to do with the future and future planning- something like to do all the time, but especially as the new year … (0 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Who's Your Client- 2014?
- 11/06/13 09:51 PM
Looking forward to 2014 means doing Research: Who's Your Client- 2014? Three questions:
1. What does the future hold – not just for 2014,but a little further on down the road?
2. Who will be your client in 2014?
3. What does the "boomer" explosion mean in terms of your client-base and to you?
So, at least in Asheville, as the leaves color the day, this is the time of year many of us scope out market trends, demographics and our potential client base. But there is more than this discovery … (1 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Aging-in-Place- What IS It?? Asheville Style
- 10/20/13 01:15 AM
While having tea and scones -- at EDNA'S in North Asheville -- late afternoon-- gorgeous autumn day, with a "boomer" client, I was asked a Very Interesting Question: " WHAT exactly is 'aging-in-place'???"
"Oh," I replied, Good Question!"
What is aging in place?
AGING-IN-PLACE is a catch phrase used to describe "The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." It refers to a choice by those concerned to remain in a lifelong home and independent for so long as possible.
I confided that I like to use another term I … (4 comments)
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asheville aging in place: Riding the Hands of Time- TRENDS- Asheville Style
- 08/19/13 10:40 PM
Think of it as "ride" and "boomers" come alive. That's a saying one of our clients here in Asheville mentioned to us in a conversation about life after 50. We were intrigued! It's true- it seems that many older adults and "baby boomers" are, right about now, thinking about "The Clock".
TRENDS: Getting Creative: As real estate professionals, working with this huge demographic, are you thinking about that, too- mulling over certain choices in terms of a "Forever Home"- and the potential benefits of aging-in-place?
Much new information is arriving. Advances in the area of positive aging are on the … (4 comments)
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asheville aging in place: 10 Land Love Links- Asheville Style
- 08/18/13 12:16 AM
THESE Ten (10) Colorful Links can provide a quick 'view" of some of our favorite experiences around Asheville- NO AGE LIMIT on adventure and/or learning found here !
Webcams
http://www.highcountrywebcams.com/
UNCA Center for Creative Retirement:
http://www2.unca.edu/ncccr/ Buncombe County Public Schools:
http://www.buncombe.k12.nc.us/Page/1 Warren Wilson College:
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/
The LEAF Festival, held twice a year at Camp Rockmont:
http://www.theleaf.com/ Asheville Parks & Recreation:
http://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks_rec/ Pisgah National Forest:
http://ncnatural.com/Resources/Adventure/Gorge/Linville-Gorge.html Blue Ridge Parkway:
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Mount Mitchell State Park:.
http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/main.php
Grandfather Mountain:
http://www.grandfather.com
ENJOY!!!
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asheville aging in place: After You Buy the Land...Barrier-Free Living! Kitchen
- 07/14/13 05:38 AM
The future is bright when it comes to interior design for older adults, so after you find the perfect Asheville area land, start to plan for barrier-free living spaces.
According to a recent survey by AARP, eighty percent (or more) of older adults prefer to remain in a lifelong home where universal or accessible design can be a focus. Is this the season where function and aesthetics coexist? Judging from the demands of our clients, especially those thinking about creating pocket neighborhoods near West Asheville, I'd have to answer , "YES!"
But here is another good question:
Do older … (1 comments)
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