Aging in Place

Finding Community, Finding Home

Vector Illustration When looking for a new home, we often focus on the house itself: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen, two car garage, two fireplaces, move-in-ready. Whatever our hopes...
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Having an idea of where you will go next can be key to getting ready to sell

Selling your home without knowing what is next can be very unsettling, stopping the process before it ever gets started. Plans to sell and move often start with a conversation,...
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A Guide to Renovating a Home for Aging in Place

In this article: What is aging in place? How to plan your renovation project Top renovations for aging in place Modifications and home value Home inspections for seniors Before you...
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A Guide to Home Modifications to Age in Place

The prospect of getting older brings with it new terrain: retirement and preparing for your financial future, a health plan, and—perhaps most importantly—where you’re going to live. If you intend...
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Downsizing… with resources for future aging in place

This couple is smiling because they sold their house of over 30 years and bought a one-level townhome where they plan to live for many years as they age in...
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Eco-friendly ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) have never made more sense

The pandemic taught us that home is more than just a place to sleep. Not only was more space wanted as we lived, worked, cooked and played at home… but...
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Highland Bridge development on the site of the former St. Paul Ford plant is progressing… and townhouses are for sale!

It was 2019 when I first wrote about the St. Paul Ford truck plant history and Ryan Company plans for reshaping it into a walkable village of thousands powered by...
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DIY Scandi inspired guest house and office for $275k… an ADU?

Dwell recently released their 2020 Design Awards for the most inspiring projects of 2020 and they are amazing. But what really got me was The Lofthouse workspace and Airbnb that...
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