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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The newly formed CARE (Council for Ageless Residential Environments) of the Raleigh/Wake County Homebuilders Association is planning a fundraiser on March 15th at NeuWave Systems from 5:00 – 8:00pm. A $25 ticket gets you BBQ, beer tastings from local breweries and participation in an auction being held that evening. Part of the proceeds will go […]
To all the real estate investors out there in the Cary & Triangle area, I have an important message for you. If you make your rentals accessible they will come!Recently I was featured in a front page article in my local paper because of my unique niche in real estate.The Cary News article Since the article […]
Dual roll under sinks Every fall, Wake county has the Parade of Homes where the builders put out there very best examples of their work for the public to come out and see. The homes are judged by the Home Builders Association and win prizes. The majority of these homes are for sale (95%). This fall there […]
I want to highlight a new subdivision which is for seniors who are proactive planners. They plan that this will be their last home. They want to “age in place“. This community is the Village of Aversboro in Garner NC. I think this is a lovely community and I think you will too. […]
I am honored and tickled pink that there was an article written in my local paper about my niche in real estate and what I do. The title is “No barriers to a dream home”. My mission is be of serve to the WHOLE disability and “aging in place” community. Hopefully the article will bring […]
I am a disability housing specialist and the plain facts are it is HARD to find accessible homes or ones that are built with Universal Design elements in mind. They are out there but they are few and far between. It’s like finding a needle in a hay stack. Accessibility is not the same to everyone. Another […]
