How developers and city planners can promote healthier lifestyles

Experts are investigating if there is a link between life expectancy and the standard of people’s housing, and if so, how this problem can be addressed.

Health Conscious House Hunting

Buying a new home is one of the biggest decisions a person makes. It is a somewhat lengthy commitment of both time and money for most people and affects everything from commute time, how one entertains, and the type of environment one experiences each day. Since 2011, the average length of homeownership has increased; some contribute this to the effects of the recession on the housing market. As of 2011, the average home owners stay in one location for about nine years. Regardless if one is looking for a forever home or merely a place for the current phase of their life, deciding on a home is a decision with long lasting effects.

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