Builder Magazine: Active Adulthttp://www.builderonline.com/design/niche-markets/active-adult/Default.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1029601<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>4 NYC homeowners sue over mortgage programhttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/4-nyc-homeowners-sue-over-mortgage-program.aspx?rssLink=4+NYC+homeowners+sue+over+mortgage+programNEW YORK - Four New York City homeowners have filed a lawsuit charging they were denied access to a federal home-refinancing program.Papali Wailea, Wailea, Hawaiihttp://www.builderonline.com/design/papali-wailea.aspx?rssLink=Papali+Wailea2009 Builder's Choice, Merit Award, Resort or second-home communityAmbitious Development Proposal in Memphis Faces Tough Challengeshttp://www.builderonline.com/development/ambitious-development-proposal-in-memphis-faces-tough-challenges.aspx?rssLink=Ambitious+Development+Proposal+in+Memphis+Faces+Tough+ChallengesA 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 Maintenancehttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/boomer-home-buyers-want-high-tech-and-low-maintenance.aspx?rssLink=Boomer+Home+Buyers+Want+High+Tech+and+Low+MaintenanceAn NAHB-Met Life study uncovers what's important to the 55-plus housing market. Boomers and Millennials Drive Demand for Smaller, More Economical Homeshttp://www.builderonline.com/design/boomers-millenials-drive-demand-for-smaller-more-economical-homes.aspx?rssLink=Boomers+and+Millennials+Drive+Demand+for+Smaller%2c+More+Economical+HomesWebinar explores value engineering strategies for today's smaller households and cash-strapped buyers.Experts Speculate on Mature Housing Markethttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/experts-speculate-on-mature-housing-market.aspx?rssLink=Experts+Speculate+on+Mature+Housing+MarketTen 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 Designhttp://www.builderonline.com/design/jay-eldridge-on-universal-design.aspx?rssLink=Jay+Eldridge+on+Universal+DesignWhy 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 Communitieshttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/slideshow-active-adult.aspx?rssLink=Slideshow%3a+Active+AdultSee two amenity-rich communities that cater to the 55-plus crowd.Boomer Wants and Needs Will Alter Housing Landscapehttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/redesigning-retirement.aspx?rssLink=Redesigning+RetirementBy 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’ http://www.builderonline.com/economic-conditions/builders-indicate-cautious-optimism.aspx?rssLink=Builders+Indicate+%e2%80%98Cautious+Optimism%e2%80%99Sales, traffic improving even in move-up and active adult markets. The Active Adult Optionhttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/the-active-adult-option.aspx?rssLink=The+Active+Adult+OptionInterest in age-qualified communities is growing.Pollster Advises Builders to Cater to Spiritual Buyershttp://www.builderonline.com/demographics/pollster-advises-builders-to-cater-to-spiritual-buyers.aspx?rssLink=Pollster+Advises+Builders+to+Cater+to+Spiritual+BuyersJohn Zogby defines four types of American spirituality at PCBC and how they relate to housing.Census: Population Becoming Older, More Racially Diversehttp://www.builderonline.com/housing-data/population-becoming-older-more-racially-diverse.aspx?rssLink=Census%3a+Population+Becoming+Older%2c+More+Racially+DiverseAmericans 65 and older account for 30 million people, which represents 12.8% of the U.S. population.New Jersey Moves Toward Lifting Some Age Restrictionshttp://www.builderonline.com/legislation/new-jersey-moves-toward-lifting-some-age-restrictions.aspx?rssLink=New+Jersey+Moves+Toward+Lifting+Some+Age+RestrictionsBut municipal opposition could keep the governor from signing the new legislation.AARP Survey Says Almost 25% of Baby Boomers Expect to Have a Parent Live With Them.http://www.builderonline.com/demographics/make-room-for-mom.aspx?rssLink=Make+Room+for+MomGrowth in multi-generational households offers opportunity for builders to offer homes and neighborhoods that meet their unique needs.Somerset Caters to Downsizing Boomershttp://www.builderonline.com/design/just-right1.aspx?rssLink=Just+RightDownsizing boomers make a move for homes that are smaller, greener, and more accessible.Builder Confidence in Boomer Buyers Dwindleshttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/builder-confidence-in-boomer-buyers-dwindles.aspx?rssLink=Builder+Confidence+in+Boomer+Buyers+DwindlesThe NAHB has launched a new barometer of the 55+ market.Builders Ask Localities, HOAs to Reconsider Age Restrictionshttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/builders-ask-localities-hoas-to-reconsider-age-restrictions.aspx?rssLink=Builders+Ask+Localities%2c+HOAs+to+Reconsider+Age+RestrictionsWith move-down buyers stuck in homes that won't sell, builders try to expand market at active adult developments that have stalled.Bump in the Roadhttp://www.builderonline.com/permitting/bump-in-the-road.aspx?rssLink=Bump+in+the+RoadRe-evaluating a conservation easement puts one of Pulte Homes’ active adult communities on the right path.Census Data Indicates People are Delaying Retirementhttp://www.builderonline.com/housing-data/retirement-postponed.aspx?rssLink=Retirement+PostponedPeople are working longer and postponing retirement, according to Dr. Gene Warren, a Phoenix-based economist who specializes in public policy issues and the mature market.