Frequently Asked Questions … And Answers!
1. What is the purpose of the 50+ New England Housing Council?
The 50+ New England Housing Council’s purpose is to support the special needs of the National Association of Home Builders members based in or working in New England and involved in or interested in age-qualified/age-targeted housing.
2. What is the mission of the 50+ New England Housing Council?
The 50+ New England Housing Council’s mission is to provide members with relevant and contemporary services, programs and information that are most effectively and efficiently delivered on a collective basis.
This includes educational programs; industry research; networking; magazines, books and periodicals; awards and recognition programs; and regulatory and legislative support. The intent of this support is to enhance the capabilities of members about design, development, financing, ownership, management, and sales and marketing of housing activities and projects.
We encourage high quality and professionally built housing specifically designed to meet the demands of the nation’s growing 50-plus population in all market segments (affordable, middle market and luxury).
3. What are the benefits of membership in the Council?
Membership in the 50+ New England Housing Council will help you better understand the active adult market.
- It connects you with more local, regional and national resources.
- It gives you the tools you need to be more competitive in your market.
- It will show you how to be more profitable with your own business.
Our members also value the extensive opportunities to network with other area industry professionals.
4. What resources are available to members?
Among the local, regional and national resources available to members are:
- Networking and educational programs like the Breakfast Series and the fall Northeast Symposium
- Regional website with a library and news updates
- 50+ Housing News – award-winning quarterly magazine
- 50+ Housing e/Source – e-newsletter
- Regulatory and legislative support
- Advocacy support
- Active Adult Designation courses
- Best of 50+ Housing Awards program
- Books and 50+ housing research
5. Who may join the Council?
Membership is open to builders, developers, architects, interior designers, sales/marketing professionals, attorneys, real estate agents and brokers, land planners, market researchers, etc. – anyone involved in or interested in this market in New England.
6. What are the membership dues?
Annual membership dues are $125. You must be a member of a local home builders association (HBA) which also makes you a member of NAHB.
Membership is open to all industry professionals in the six-state New England Region: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT. The 50+ New England Housing Council is your local resource for this growing market segment.
7. How do I join?
Please go to our Join 50+ page for all the info.
