tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708833831663000550.post8710133246897052219..comments2024-01-22T05:51:11.876-05:00Comments on Leisureville USA: Recession forces builders to open up 55+ Communities to everyone (even kids)Andrew D. Blechmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06827975657783915243noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708833831663000550.post-29731303968814750542011-08-11T15:05:21.131-04:002011-08-11T15:05:21.131-04:00The solution lies in the other direction. Rather ...The solution lies in the other direction. Rather than opening up to younger buyers with kids, developers should cater to an older market. This may seem counter-intuitive, but the reality is there is a substantial and growing market of seniors looking for housing alternatives. The concept is called "aging in place" and centers on being able to provide a level of services that accommodate the residents into the final stages of life. This lets them "age in place:. No need to move into assisted living or a nursing facility. Everything is provided in the comfort of home. Companies like Lifestyle Support in Asheville, NC provide the developer with a long list of concierge services that can be provided to residents. The resident pays only for what they need as they age. This gives the developer a huge competitive advantage and is a marketing bonanza since they offer a product not available elsewhere. It also maintains the integrity of the age-restricted community.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271228890069476781noreply@blogger.com