Why FlexHousing™?

Most homes built in Canada in the last 50 years were designed for two-parent families with two or more children. However, life does not stand still. People age, families change and so do their needs -- especially when it comes to living space.

The current housing market in Canada is comprised of three main groups:

• The Pre-Boomers born between 1930 and 1945
• The Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964
• The Generation X'ers born between 1965 and 1973

It is estimated that by the year 2017, more than half of all Canadian households will be headed by people 55 years and older! As the needs of homeowners change, they will demand more versatility from housing. With fewer new homes being built, housing with flexible features that can accommodate different occupants' requirements easily and inexpensively, will be in high demand.

Lifestyle changes in recent years have prompted Canadians to look for more options in the designs and usage of their homes. They want the ability to have:

• Home-based business offices
• Self-contained suites for aging family members
• Larger family rooms for home based entertainment
• Improved access to entrances and through doors and hallways

FlexHousing™ has this flexibility, and meets the needs of its occupants, whether they are singles, traditional families, single-parent families, empty nesters or friends living together.

The advantages of FlexHousing™ are not limited to individual homeowners. By making it possible for people to remain in their homes despite changes in their lives and personal needs, the concept contributes to neighborhood stability, fostering a sense of community among residents.