For boomers, the house of the future
"Homebuilders have long given lip service to designing houses that accommodate people of all ages and physical abilities, but few companies actually built them. Now, though, the idea is gaining traction. Big builders such as K. Hovnanian (NYSE: HOV) on the East Coast and Standard Pacific (NYSE: SPF) on the West are touting wheelchair-friendly doorways, shelves and countertops that require less bending and reaching, and master suites on the first floor. And while furniture and housewares manufacturers have already discovered the market for remote-control recliners and ergonomic potato peelers, major appliance manufacturers are now stepping in, with the likes of General Electric (NYSE: GE), Delta and Jacuzzi offering new appliances and fixtures for homeowners with physical limitations."
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