construction: Empty Nests and Full Houses: Remodeling for Departing Kids and Returning Parents
- 03/07/08 02:24 AM
The American family is ever-changing, and its primary space, the home, has always changed with it. The present day is no exception: The largest segment of the American public, the baby boom generation, is entering retirement age in high numbers, and confronting "empty nests" when the kids go off to college or marry and move out permanently, presenting the challenge of what to do with the sudden extra space (since most "boomers" prefer to "age in place" rather than leave their long-time homes). There is also the perennial family responsibility of caring for older relatives as their health needs require them (1 comments)
construction: Joys and Challengers of Fixer Uppers
- 02/08/08 05:50 AM
Rooms for Improvement: The Joys and Challenges of Fixer-Uppers Tyler Shortt ERA Goodfellow HomesĀ The house that needs work - it's not for everyone. But then, the secret of real estate success, for both a professional like me and a potential customer like yourself, is finding the one home that's right for you. And a fixer-upper even offers the opportunity to have your dream house not be found, but made. It's important to keep in mind the balance of challenges and chances that a fixer-upper presents. For buyers with cost as a concern, a house needing work will definitely be more affordable - (1 comments)