Developers starting to build in cycling infrastructure to attract boomer buyers

PORTLAND: Apartment developers are starting to build in cycling infrastructure to attract boomer buyers and renters to downtown/C.B.D. projects.

Developers are pampering cyclists with upgraded change rooms and features such as hotel-style showers and exorbitantly priced hair straighteners. And owners of premium grade buildings are Read More »

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Building second home and progressing retirement slowly is growing trend

CHARLOTTE: Buying a second home and progressing retirement over time is a growing trend in the 45-65 demographic.

The principle is to build your ideal home in an ideal location and spend increasing time in situ.

The top ten second home designs in 2015 are Read More »

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Mindfulness therapy may be as good as meds for depression

SEATTLE: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy might offer an alternative for people with depression who don’t want to take antidepressants long-term, researchers say.

Their study found this new therapy was as effective as antidepressant drugs in preventing a recurrence of depression over a two-year period… Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The two hundred and ninety first entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

Fifty one and two bedroom assisted living apartments have been built by McCarthy and Stone in Urmston in the UK. This is the 26th entry in Read More »

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