North Houston area realty specialist, Tom Allen of Century 21 Olympian and NorthHouHomes.com was recently tapped for his opinion on the growing Baby Boomer adult community market while touring the new 55 and up, active community, Bonterra at Woodforest, North of Houston by reporter Katherine Feser of The Houston Chronicle and Chron.com for the Sunday Business Section’s cover article
55 And Up: A Building Market.
Tom was asked about his opinion on specific designs for the needs of the fast growing Baby Boomer market. “They put a lot of thought into the potential needs of really elderly seniors in the home design.” “In the kitchens, those islands were far enough away from the wall cabinetry that you could easily, say, get in there with a walker or a cane or a hoveround.” “As people move in there, they are join to continue to age.” They may or may not continue to be that active.” To read the complete article in The Houston Chronicle, follow the link to 55 And Up: A Building Market.
