We want to help people as they are aging in place – regardless of their current age, the number of people in the household (from one person to more than one), any physical or mobility challenges they are facing, how old their home happens to be, and how long they have lived in that home…. Read more »

As we get ready for the new year and think of ways we might spread our marketing message, direct mail may come to mind as a relatively inexpensive and quick way of getting our ideas in front of a lot of potentially interested people at one time – either on the same day or within… Read more »

When people mention or discuss access with respect to a home, the point of entry into the home or the ability to use a doorway often comes to mind. Nevertheless, an equally important part of looking at, evaluating, and considering residential access is the ability of someone to reach, grasp, and use various items in… Read more »

Safety is something that we can never afford to get complacent about – it requires our constant diligence. It is important no matter where we are – at home, at the office, traveling, at the game, shopping, at a restaurant, jogging, playing golf or tennis, walking the dog, or anywhere else. The first place to… Read more »

There are plenty of available homes in any given marketplace for people to look at and consider – new construction as we as previously owned and occupied ones. There are rental apartments also. However, this is irrelevant for a large segment of the population – of all ages – who are aging in place. Aging in… Read more »

Aging (some prefer to spell it ageing) is the process of getting older. Everything does this – it’s a function of the passage of time. People, pets, cars, homes, books, wine, cheese, athletes, art, furniture – literally everything – get older over time. However, there is a major difference in noting or being aware of the… Read more »

People want to age in place. There is no denying this fact. However, there is no typical home that everyone owns. Even if this were the case, each person lives in and uses their home to suit their personal style and needs. It’s safe to say that no two homes are identical in every respect and… Read more »

There is a growing concern in America that housing is becoming too expensive and outpacing the ability of people to participate in the American Dream. In fact, three-out-of-four households believe that there is a housing affordability crisis in America according to a recently released report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). There are many reasons why this… Read more »

There are many times throughout the year when people like to get together with friends and celebrate a holiday or special occasion. It can be a fun occasion like St. Patrick’s Day or Halloween, a family day like Thanksgiving, or something seasonal like the first barbecue of the summer (or the last one) or the initial… Read more »

Throughout our lifetimes, we may have the opportunity to live in many homes although the average number of homes a person can look back on as having occupied is less now than was the case several years ago. People still move and decide to look for a different home to occupy, but they also are finding… Read more »