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Clients looking to house multiple generations under a single roof? They\u2019re not alone. According to the Pew Research Center<\/a>, the number of multi-gen households has quadrupled since the 1970s, accounting for 18% of all U.S. households as recently as 2021. Multi-generational households can take a variety of forms, but the common denominator is the need for a contemporary home with sufficient space to accommodate this lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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These homes need to be flexible and spacious enough to allow different generations to coexist without feeling crowded or uncomfortable. Whether your clients need a full guest suite or just enough bedrooms to house everyone in the family, their home should be designed with this living situation in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Richmond American, we\u2019re proud to offer an inspired array of floor plans designed with today\u2019s multi-generational household in mind. These plans boast functional layouts that can include spacious shared living areas, versatile finished basements, and other useful features. Some also showcase a Modern Living\u2122<\/a> guest suite on their main floor. This suite has its own bedroom and bathroom and, depending on the floor plan and community, may also offer a laundry closet, a living room with a kitchenette or coffee bar, and a private exterior entry. With the addition of this space, residents can live in the same house while still maintaining independent lifestyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appeal of multi-generational living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The multi-generational household is becoming a more common reality in the U.S., a trend driven by several factors. Data from the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/a> shows that the primary reasons for this kind of living situation include cost savings, caregiving for elderly relatives, and accommodating children over the age of 18 who may be returning home. Some buyers looking for a multi-generational home are part of what\u2019s called the \u201cSandwich Generation.\u201d These individuals are often middle-aged and are \u201csandwiched\u201d between aging parents and children of their own. Members of the Sandwich Generation are frequently tasked with taking care of the two generations above and below them, therefore requiring a home that can accommodate all three groups. A house with a guest suite, for instance, could eliminate the need to place older relatives in an assisted living facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantages of multi-generational living range from the financial to the emotional. With the right home, everyone can live independently, while still benefiting from the strength of family connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key benefits of multi-generational homes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here are just a few reasons why multi-generational living can be so appealing to today\u2019s homebuyers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n