Finding accessible homes in the Triangle can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. The Triangle MLS does not have easy search options for accessible homes, and while you can search for homes with 1st floor master bedrooms, on the first floor, or with an in-law suite, knowing other search options can help you find […]
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The Latest Trends in Accessible Homes
Today, it’s not enough for a home to be beautiful. It also needs to be functional. We’re seeing both of these key elements incorporated seamlessly into the accessible homes of today, especially in universally designed homes. Wondering what the most popular accessible homes feature? Here are the latest trends that we’re seeing in new homes in and around […]
Aging In Place Home Builders: Epcon Communities
As I explained in my last blog post about the future need for accessible housing in the Triangle, thousands of Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age and are thinking about finding an “age in place” home. 55+ communities are prepared to meet you at your stage of life and anticipate the future, taking into account if […]
Buying a Home? 4 Things You Should Know About Home Appraisals
As you might already know, summertime is a very busy time for real estate agents. That’s why so many home buyers decide to enter the market during this time of year. If you too are a prospective home buyer planning to enter the market soon, then you’ve visited the right real estate blog! Today, we’re […]
Triangle Real Estate Forecast: Accessible Housing Will Become More Paramount
As many of you know, one of my main goals as a Triangle Real Estate expert is to find accessible and universally designed homes for all of those who seek them. That means finding homes that respect the human condition throughout a lifetime and also recognize a range of abilities so that anyone can comfortably navigate […]
5 Baby Boomer Housing Market Trends to Watch
Regardless of where you live, experts are expecting that Baby Boomers will have a major impact on the local housing market. That’s because this sizeable portion of the population is comprised of 76.4 million individuals. And many of them are expected to make major moves over the next several years as they continue to retire. […]
Triangle Special Needs Recreation and Therapy Programs
Special Needs Recreation in the Triangle Similar to the difficulties in finding accessible housing, searching for locations or organizations that provide the facilities, staff, or programs for special needs can sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, the Triangle area has many caring and dedicated therapists, employees, and volunteers – and many facilities as well. Special needs recreation programs […]