What Do Baby Boomers Look for in a House?

Published on June 10, 2015 by Christine Cooney

Compared to previous generations, baby boomers often have more income, are healthier and more active and are more likely to continue working or even change their careers later in life than their predecessors. Indeed, they are breaking norms in how they stay busy and fit and refuse to slow down as they age. This is […]

The House Designers Design House Plans for America’s Baby Boomers

Published on May 17, 2013 by Christine Cooney

Recent studies by the National Home Builders Association and AARP show that baby boomers are leading the push in new home construction trends, influencing how builders, designers and architects modify their floor plans to meet varied lifestyles and changing needs. Today’s 77 million Baby Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964 and represent 26 […]

Homes Designed for Baby Boomers

Published on August 14, 2009October 28, 2024 by Christine Cooney

While many baby boomers are looking to down-size and prepare for retirement, most are just interested in finding the right-sized home so they can enjoy easy and economical living without sacrificing their needs and changing their lifestyle. For some, that may mean a small house plan with a large outdoor living space and open floor […]