The in-Law Suite
According to the last Census, 3.9 million American homes have three or more generations living together. (Seventy-eight thousand households contain four generations.) "One segment of this growing population is baby boomers caring for aging parents," notes Janie Murnane, president of Design Basics, LLC.
"Another group consists of younger families who live with able-bodied parents in order to pool finances in expensive housing markets or so they both can afford to live in a nicer home. Having grandparents involved in their grandchildren's lives and available for babysitting is an added bonus.
"The last group is made up of empty nesters who welcome their grown children back for a period of time to help them get on their feet financially after graduating from college, losing a job or going through a divorce.
"A well-designed in-law suite can make sharing a household much more enjoyable for... [More...]
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Featured In-Law Suite Home Plan
#42027 McAllsiter
1 Story / Rancher
2,5982 Finished Sq.Ft. Optional upper level adds 549 sq. ft. 1-3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 9' Main Level Wall Height
68'-0" Wide x 65'-0" Deep View #42027 Online Optional Lower Level adds 1,486 square feet.
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Home Plans with In-Law Suites
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2 Story with the master bedroom
on the main level
2,639 sq. ft.
4 bedroom, 3.5 baths
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1 Story / Rancher
2,018 sq. ft.
2 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths
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