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Most seniors housing markets don’t see overheating risk

fireNEW YORK: Whilst national rates of construction have been accelerating, most markets are experiencing modest active development. While not quite the 80/20 rule, the 20 most active markets represented 60 percent of overall seniors housing construction in the top metro markets during the first quarter, highlighting Read More »

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Norwegian man visited in nursing home by pony

norwegian flagNEW YORK: 89-year-old Karl Holmen was sad that he was too unwell to visit the new foal born to his granddaughter’s Susan’s horse – but Susan devised a plan to cheer him up.

That plan took the shape of Bolla, a 15-year-old mini Shetland pony, who Read More »

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Not-for-profit eyeing opportunity to joint venture Cuban project

Havana CubaNEW YORK: A not-for-profit is in talks with a Cuban charity over a joint venture affordable housing project.

The Cuban charity already controls significant numbers of rundown rooming houses.

It is believed to be looking for expertise in managing affordable housing and a source of ‘upgrade’ Read More »

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3D printing set to reduce cost of seniors housing construction

helmetNEW YORK: What Michael Fuller pulls from his briefcase looks like a small piece of plumbing – like something that catches hairballs – but it may well represent a levelling of the playing field in manufacturing. “Because it costs the same to make here as it Read More »

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