Housing for Seniors Report

(TRENDS) Boomers Want Room to Personalize

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:23:00 EST

Having living space in active adult homes that can readily be used for a variety of purposes is becoming increasingly important to boomer buyers, as they seek smaller residences than they did during housing's boom years.

(BUSINESS PRACTICES) Independent Living Developer Moving Toward 'Higher Care'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:22:00 EST

Despite faring better financially in recent months than some senior housing operators, Capital Senior Living Corporation plans to alter its business model.

(CONFLICT OF INTEREST) Housing Authority Ties to Retirement Complex Inappropriate

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:00 EST

HUD investigators probing a Maine housing agency find the Brewer Housing Authority (BHA) violated conflict of interest regulations in its affiliation with the Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home, a congregate retirement home of 90 units.

(ASSISTED LIVING) Medina, Agno reviews The Palisades

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

'If the ad is being directed to the potential resident of this assisted-living community, I question its impact.'

(TAINTED DRYWALL) Builders Not Surprised by Lack of Answers in Drywall Report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:12:00 EST

Many homebuilders became overly optimistic that a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unveiled last week would offer comprehensive answers and guidance dealing with Chinese drywall problems spreading through Florida retirement communities and beyond.

(HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT) Obama to Sign Tax Credit Expansion

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:58:00 EST

In surprisingly lopsided votes, House and Senate lawmakers send legislation to expand the homebuyer tax credit to the desk of President Barrack Obama. It will allow boomer and senior homebuyers to participate in the program for the first time.

(ACCESSIBILITY) Apartment Developer to Improve Accessibility for Seniors, Disabled

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:11:00 EST

AvalonBay Communities agrees in U.S. District Court in Maryland to renovate up to 8,250 housing units to provide better access for seniors and the disabled.

(WEBINAR) Learn Today's Best Practices in Direct Mail Marketing to Seniors

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:23:00 EST

Could your direct mail marketing to seniors use a bit of a boost these days? Or have you stopped using direct mail entirely because younger, e-oriented staffers insist "direct mail is dead?" CD Publications and Housing for Seniors Report present an interactive webinar, Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET. Just $249 per log-in for as many staff as you'd like present in the room.

(MULTI-USERS) Sharing Your Subscription Service

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

CD Publications, owner and publisher of Housing for Seniors Report, makes it easy -- and very affordable -- for you to share your subscription with others in your organization without violating federal copyright laws.

(STUDY) Residents Allowed to Provide Input about Surroundings Found to be Much Happier

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

A University of Exeter (United Kingdom) study finds nursing home residents allowed to choose their own furnishings, artwork and plants feel empowered and happier with their facilities.