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Multigenerational Living


Multigenerational Living in Phoenix: How an ADU Casita Keeps Family Close Without Sacrificing Independence
The Greater Phoenix area has seen a surge in multigenerational households, driven by rising senior care costs, a cultural shift toward family-centered living, and a housing market that rewards creative use of residential property.
Thomas Mulhern
Sep 233 min read


Accessible ADU Design in Phoenix: How New Building Codes Support Aging-in-Place Casitas
Arizona law allows up to two ADUs per single-family lot, giving Phoenix homeowners flexibility in how they house extended family. A detached casita sits privately in your backyard, close enough for peace of mind yet separate enough to preserve dignity and independence.
This is aging-in-place done right. On your property, surrounded by family.
Thomas Mulhern
Sep 102 min read


Multi-Generational Living Done Right: How a Backyard Casita Keeps Family Close
Multi-generational living is making a serious comeback in Phoenix and for very good reasons. Whether it's aging parents who want independence without isolation, adult kids stretching a tight housing budget, or grandparents who've basically become the best free childcare in the neighborhood, the logic is hard to argue with.
But the key word is independence.
Thomas Mulhern
Jul 83 min read


Downsize in Place: Why Retirees Are Building Backyard Casitas Instead of Moving
Instead of selling and moving, imagine building a beautiful, thoughtfully designed casita right in your own backyard. You move into a comfortable, low-maintenance home that's perfectly sized for your lifestyle and your adult children and grandchildren move into the primary residence.
Thomas Mulhern
Jun 182 min read


Multigenerational Living in Arizona: How an ADU Keeps Family Close Without Sacrificing Independence
Some families are navigating aging parents who need proximity but cherish their privacy. Others are watching adult children struggle with housing costs and want to offer a soft landing without turning the family home into a crowded dormitory. An accessory dwelling unit — a fully independent living space on your existing property — addresses both with grace.
Thomas Mulhern
Jun 113 min read
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