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“We are excited to participate in an innovative approach to re-defining the senior community into a desirable destination for a full and active lifestyle ,” said Glenn Seerup, principal at Jensen and Halstead Architects , in reference to The Carrington at Lincolnwood opening late this year. Joining Jensen and Halstead, the oldest architecture firm in the Chicagoland area, on The Carrington project are developer South Bay Partners , manager Life Care Services and Charles Hall Construction . Model residences are now open, and “The First Keys Club” perks for first depositors include a $1,500 credit toward moving expenses, a house-warming reception, guaranteed rental rates for the first two years of residency, referral rewards and several additional benefits . “There is no better time than now to visit our beautiful models and see all that is available to older adults within and right outside The Carrington community,” said Sue Simek, director of sales and marketing at Life Care Servic...

Space is a precious commodity in New York City, particularly for the parents of young children, and as families grow it can be a major hurdle to find (and afford) the room to accommodate them. Samantha (whose name we've changed to protect her privacy) and her husband, the parents of a four-year-old and a one-year-old, currently own a two-bedroom, one-bath co-op on the Upper East Side , and are wondering whether it's time to move to a larger home.  "We are unsure about the prospect of our next move and whether it would be worth it to move to a rental or buy again, considering the increase in space we need," Samantha says. The couple would ideally like to find a three- bedroom apartment close to a park, in a building with a live-in super or doorman, though a two-bedroom with a separate dining room could work, too. Because of their children, they prefer a building with an elevator, or a first-floor apartment; transit-wise, they're looking for a commute to their job...

Developers plan to build a community of new homes in the midst of an established neighborhood at the edge of downtown. The new houses will replace a cluster of small rental homes known as Tiny Town near the Oakwood and Mordecai neighborhoods . The rental community , called the Brookview Apartments, is under contract by residential developer Community Properties in a joint venture with builder Robuck Homes . The property was originally listed for $5.3 million. A final purchase price has not been disclosed. Jack Morisey, president of Community Properties , said the area is ripe for development, especially with the revitalization of North Person Street , which includes new restaurants, shops and bars. “We want to do something that’s really attractive, that really fits in. We certainly understand that the Mordecai and Oakwood neighborhoods are treasures,” he said. The move toward infill development is one example of the new ways developers are looking to build in Raleigh’s dense down...