Building a new home can be an exciting option for a multigenerational family. Instead of trying to make an existing floor plan work for several generations, new construction may give you the opportunity to choose a home—and sometimes make structural and design selections—that better support privacy, independence, accessibility and the way your family actually lives.
Featured Home Tour: 3710 E Hazelwood Street, Phoenix, ArizonaListed by DeVon Connors and Buzz Carr, Coldwell Banker RealtyARMLS #7057346 View Current MLS Details Two residences in an Arcadia Lite setting When I tour a home for multigenerational living, I look beyond the number of bedrooms. I want to know whether each part of the household
Featured Home Tour: 31601 N Black Cross Road, Scottsdale, ArizonaListed by Taffy Parker, West USA RealtyARMLS #7075730 View Current MLS Details A Remarkable Setting for Living Together I recently had the opportunity to tour this exceptional custom home in North Scottsdale and experience firsthand how thoughtfully it brings together luxury, privacy and flexible living. Set
If you’re comparing a production builder vs custom home for multigenerational living, the best choice depends less on which type of construction is “better” and more on how well each option fits your particular family. When several generations decide to live together, one of the first questions is often: Where are we going to find
Many traditional homes can work beautifully for multigenerational living—or can be modified to work better. Learn which homes have the right bones, what changes may create more independence, and what you should verify before buying based on “we could always…”. When families begin thinking about multigenerational living, it’s easy to assume they need to find
When families begin considering multigenerational living, one of the first questions they often ask is: How big of a house do we actually need? It seems like a question that should have a simple answer. Add up the number of people who will be living in the home, determine an appropriate amount of square footage
Understanding your options before building your multigenerational home. Should you choose a production builder or build a custom home? Learn the differences, advantages, costs, and considerations for creating the right multigenerational home in Arizona. For many families, there comes a point when finding the perfect multigenerational home means asking an exciting question: Should we build
Thoughtful design that makes everyday living easier for everyone. Discover how Universal Design creates homes that are safer, more comfortable, and adaptable for every generation. Learn which features to consider when buying, building, or remodeling a multigenerational home in Arizona. When people hear the phrase Universal Design, they often picture wheelchair ramps or hospital-style equipment.
The little details that can make everyday life easier for years to come. Searching for a multigenerational home? Discover 10 often-overlooked design features that can improve accessibility, privacy, flexibility, and everyday family living in Arizona. When families begin searching for a multigenerational home, it’s easy to focus on the obvious things—square footage, number of bedrooms,
Should you remodel your current home or move to better support multigenerational living? Learn how to evaluate accessibility, renovation costs, home value, and long-term family needs. As families begin planning for multigenerational living, one question almost always comes up: “Should we remodel the home we love…or is it time to find one that’s better suited
