remodeling: 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)
remodeling: Whether or not to Remodel
- 02/08/08 05:52 AM
Getting It Right the Second Time: To Remodel or Not to Remodel Tyler Shortt ERA Goodfellow Homes Sometimes the house that was once your dream home is challenged by the changing realities in your life. Then it's time to decide whether to change the house you're in, or just change houses. Your family may not be the same one that originally moved in - kids arrive, or people start to work more at home, and the house suddenly seems smaller or unsuited to new needs. Or maybe your new-home search has just been taking too long, and you've decided to try and make … (3 comments)
remodeling: 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 Homes 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)
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). ;)
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