Builder Magazine: Active Adult

NAHB Report: Home Builders Turning to Remodeling, Land Development in Downturn

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:42:02 EST

Nearly three-quarters of NAHB members built 10 or fewer single-family homes in 2009.

Delaware Builder’s Team Approach Reaps Rewards and Awards

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:05:57 EST

Schell Brothers concentrates on making its customers happy.

For Boomers, Age is a State of Mind

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:28:59 EST

They’re launching second careers, stretching their brains, and postponing retirement, according to additional data from Del Webb survey.

New Jersey Gives Developers Way to Convert Active Adult Projects to Market Housing

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:42:53 EST

Educating municipalities about demographic and economic shifts will be critical to the approval process.

Pulte Punches Up Del Webb Brand in Florida

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:34:54 EST

Three Florida active-adult communities are getting more amenities and name changes to boost the brand presence.

Snowbirds Migrate For Florida Spring Home Selling Season

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:32:56 EST

Builders are reporting traffic is up in some Florida markets, yet challenges remain.

Del Webb Survey Reveals New Realities for Baby Boomers

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 03:31:49 EST

Eighty is the new old, the Carolinas are the new Florida, and working through retirement is the new norm, according to a recent survey of Baby Boomers.

Universal Design Holds Universal Appeal

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:35:22 EST

Winners of AARP’s 2010 Livable Communities Awards blend good looks with comfort, convenience, and safety for all ages.

Kolter Group Enters Active Adult Market

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:24:38 EST

Provider of finished lots plans to develop and build out its newest land acquisition itself.

Levitt and Sons' Land in Atlanta Expected to be Sold Soon

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:15:05 EST

Kolter Land is the key bidder for active adult community.

Thawing the 55-Plus Home Buying Market

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 01:50:41 EST

Quelling fear and creating must-have products are secrets to selling to Baby Boomer buyers.

Papali Wailea, Wailea, Hawaii

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:01:02 EST

2009 Builder's Choice, Merit Award, Resort or second-home community

Ambitious Development Proposal in Memphis Faces Tough Challenges

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 02:40:40 EST

A soft economy isn’t the only thing that’s giving local officials and citizens pause about this project.

Boomer Home Buyers Want High Tech and Low Maintenance

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:21:33 EST

An NAHB-Met Life study uncovers what's important to the 55-plus housing market.

Boomers and Millennials Drive Demand for Smaller, More Economical Homes

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:14:16 EST

Webinar explores value engineering strategies for today's smaller households and cash-strapped buyers.

Experts Speculate on Mature Housing Market

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:04:27 EST

Ten years from now, the world will have more people over 65 than children under five, according to a new report from the National Institute on Aging. Where will Americans live as they age?

Today's Homes Lack Universal Design

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:09:38 EST

Why today's housing landscape isn't prepared to accommodate tomorrow's aging Baby Boomers. One seasoned real estate developer and urban planner shares his perspective.

Slideshow: Active Adult Communities

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:21:27 EST

See two amenity-rich communities that cater to the 55-plus crowd.

Boomer Wants and Needs Will Alter Housing Landscape

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:01:44 EST

By 2011, half of all homeowners will be over 50. But the current housing landscape doesn't necessarily provide what they want -- or need.

Builders Indicate ‘Cautious Optimism’

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:54:53 EST

Sales, traffic improving even in move-up and active adult markets.