Aging in Place

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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What’s the difference between a condo, a co-op, a 55+ condo and an apartment?

Think this might be the year you sell your house and move to a complex with one-level living and heated underground parking?  You have multiple options, but often the biggest...
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Does “aging in place” make the most sense for you?

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” I hear it over and over again when I talk with people 55+ making plans for the future. According to...
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Why more people are considering multi-generational living

Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently lives in a multi-generational household? In recent years there has been a steady rise in the number of multi-generational homes in...
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Multi-generational living… how about an ADU?

What’s an ADU? An ADU is an Accessory Dwelling Unit… a self-contained dwelling on the same property as an existing single-family home containing at least a bedroom area, a kitchen...
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Own multiple homes and ready to simplify? Questions to help you decide which home(s) to put on the market

Summer seems to brings out questions about simplifying for people who own multiple homes, especially in retirement. Do you sell the lake cabin? sell your primary residence? sell your winter...
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