Creative enhancements

Other creative enhancements include enlarging the utility/laundry room to accommodate a second refrigerator and lots of extra upper cabinet storage. And with larger pantries in demand, it increased their standard pantry's size some 20% to allow for more dry good storage. All of which decreases the need for trips to the grocery store.

Neal Communities homes are also being designed with extended patios for safer outdoor living, smart filtration systems for air and water, touchless faucets and other devices, and unique delivery vestibules and covered porches for safe package drop-offs. They also have the ability to build “Aging in Place” homes for folks looking for a forever retirement home.

According to Cioffi, “Neal Communities will continue to do whatever is necessary as a builder to mitigate the challenges of life during these challenging times.”

A unique progression from flex space is the NextGen Space, a separate suite attached to the main home designed to accommodate multi-generational living.

A study from the Pew Research Center describes that 64 million people, fully 20% of the U.S. population, now live in multi-generational households. That number is up from just 12% in 1980 and reflects the large number of aging baby boomers living with their adult children. And as those in their silver years are more vulnerable to the coronavirus’s medical malaise, a separate living space can literally save lives.

Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, was the first to offer homes specifically designed for multi-generational living. Next Gen® The Home Within a Home® offers innovative floorplans that accommodate the diverse needs of families without sacrificing comfort or privacy.