Ann Arbor Home Staging for Multiple Generations

March 19th, 2012

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Ann Arbor home staging for multiple generations is more important than ever.

A recent multi-generational study conducted by the Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C., revealed that multi-generational living has been on the rise over the past decade, fueled by demographic and cultural shifts. ?One of the things that struck me about this change is that it?s coming from all directions,? said Paul Taylor, author of the report. ?More young adults are moving back home, more elderly are moving in with their middle-aged children and more middle-aged children are moving back with their elderly parents.? Data from the study shows that in the 10-year span between 2000 and 2009, the number of households practicing multi-generational living increased to 33%, with more than 49 million Americans currently living in homes with three or more generations.

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Finished walkout basements and extra bedrooms are huge bonuses!

Real estate professionals are highlighting features such as finished walkout basements and bonus bedrooms today more than ever. When your agent tells you that switching out your office or transposing the basement play area to one that resembles more of a bedroom, you should be listening.

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Each family sub-unit needs their own space.

Experts agree that inter-generational living is easier when each family sub-unit has its own space. ?Everyone who is going to share the home should have a private area of their own,? said Amy Goyer, a multi-generational expert at AARP.? It is best if there is more than one common area so that children and adults have spaces to relax in without everyone having to spend all their free time in the same room together.? Multi-generational home design can be applied to just one structure or can be accomplished with two or three units to keep families together while preserving their independence and privacy.

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Grow wise sooner and stay young longer.

According to Cam Marston, author and founder of the research firm Generational Insight, there are some benefits for different generations living together. ?It?s less expensive, obviously, but more importantly, they can learn from one another,? Marston said. ?Separating generations keeps them aloof from the trends and important things impacting each generation. When they are all under one roof, they can grow up sooner and stay young longer. It works on both ends of the generations.?

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One level with accessible living space and safety features can make a big difference.

Another thing for sellers is accessibility for people who are living with aging parents who use wheelchairs or walkers. Creating a complete, accessible living space on one level with safety features can make a home attractive to people of all ages.

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We are your?Ann Arbor real estate experts, call us today!

For additional information, please call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. You can also email us at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime.

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