Despite a national trend that shows the average new-home is reportedly declining in size with younger people entering the market, a local builder is seeing that increase with older people downsizing.  Craig Vandenhouten, co-owner of Van’s Lumber and Custom Builders in Dyckesville and Egg Harbor, says although more smaller homes are being built in the area, many are coming with requested accessories to make life easier for elderly in their golden years.

Vandenhouten says his clients are just looking to stay longer in their homes.  He says the home construction demand in Door and Kewaunee County has been off to a strong start in the first half of 2019.