Empty nesters seek new, functional, custom homes

When baby boomers’ nests empty, they look for a dramatically different kind of nest – a shift noted by home builders and developers.

Some baby boomers are being pragmatic – looking for a home that will serve their needs until the golden years – while others opting for dazzle, a high-style dwelling with cutting-edge architecture.

All varieties of need are being filled by developers. Whether it is a town house in cohousing development or a dream home – developers are reaping revenue from this large and often affluent segment of the population.

Larry Parrish, owner of Parrish Construction in Boulder, has…