Yes, they are called casita in the Albuquerque area.

Yes, and I am one of them.  I love that people are making arrangements sooner rather than later, for their aging parents.  I'm not so thrilled with the boomerang children though!

I have many clients who use the set up for an au pair first, until their parents have the need to move in.

we do higher end homes. 3500 sq ft to 10,000. for these homes it is a must. And they can often be guilted into a purchase with a big in law..lol..JK. we are all getting older and staying healthy longer

yes, yes.... we have listed homes with in-law suites and they sell quickly....

YES, an incredible increase in both parents looking for homes with their child and children looking for homes for room for their parents. Inlaws are real big right now. 

I think, with the rising cost of senior care, we will see more multi-generational families living together.  The last home I purchased was for the specific purpose of having care-giver quarters because I needed help taking care of my ill husband.  It worked perfectly, and I hope will be an attractive selling point.  

Not in our area but we do have a few of those grandparents raising grandchildren situations.

Some of the ethnic groups tend more towards multigenerational housing than others.

Many seniors and some young families need help and living together can reduce the costs.

Yes, I've been seeing this for a while now.  I anticipate that this trend will continue until there's a serious improvement of the economy.

Yes, lots of people wanting a casita. 

Recently, I have clients that are wanting to purchase keeping in mind that their parents may be staying with them..we have an area where the homes are built with "casitas."

Not really, but more and more builders are building for it and buyers are taking it into consideration for future needs.

Good morning Heidi. I did a mortgage earlier this year for three generations, buying a three family, each was going to take a floor. It ended up costing each family about $500 per month to live there.

Heidi -- there's more but still not enough. No pun intended but it's a growing demographic.  

Yes, we are also seeing more multigenerational living in our area.

Houses that are conducive to multi-generational living will become more popular. "Aging in place" support systems means more families will be looking for homes that will be conducive to accommodate aging parents.

Yes.  Instead of downsizing, many parents have to get a bigger home as their kids are moving back in.

Wonderful. Now we see 'Family Values' emerging in a meaningful way.