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The “Starter Home” is Dead But a New American Dream Will Rise

The “Starter Home” is Dead But a New American Dream Will Rise

by Charles Hendricks | Jan 16, 2026

We have all heard the “American Dream” of a white-picket-fenced yard surrounding our 1,600 sf...

The Backyard Revolution: How Harrisonburg’s New ADU Ordinance will Strengthen Our Community

The Backyard Revolution: How Harrisonburg’s New ADU Ordinance will Strengthen Our Community

by Charles Hendricks | Jan 9, 2026

Harrisonburg has been working on an updated zoning ordinance for several years now. One of the...

5 ways to future proof your custom home

5 ways to future proof your custom home

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 14, 2025

There are many articles and systems out there written to tell you how to future proof your custom...

Top blog posts of 2024

Top blog posts of 2024

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 28, 2024

It is that time again when we reflect on the past year, reflect on all the awesome clients we have...

Aging-In-Place Part 2: Misconceptions About Aesthetics

Aging-In-Place Part 2: Misconceptions About Aesthetics

by Charles Hendricks | Jun 15, 2023

It’s been awhile since we’ve written about Aging-In-Place, but as promised, we bring Part 2 to...

Aging In Place – Part 1: Where to begin?

Aging In Place – Part 1: Where to begin?

by Charles Hendricks | Apr 17, 2023

Charles recently joined Beth Bland of Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) on the WSVA Early...

2019 Senior Expo

by Charles Hendricks | Mar 14, 2019

Are you coming to the 2019 Senior Expo this Sunday, March 17, from Noon - 3 p.m.? I will be...

Why Should You Want a House Designed for Aging-in-Place?

Why Should You Want a House Designed for Aging-in-Place?

by Charles Hendricks | Oct 3, 2016

Charles's Story Over the past few months, the concept of aging-in-place has come to the front of...

Classic design for aging-in-place

by Charles Hendricks | Jan 26, 2016

Classic design for aging-in-place We are working on classic design for aging-in-place house for a...

Green Term Defined: Lifetime Home

Green Term Defined: Lifetime Home

by Charles Hendricks | Jul 4, 2015

Green Term Defined: Lifetime Home

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910 East High St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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141 W. Bruce St. Suite 201
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Roanoke, VA 24015
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