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"As more people enjoy the benefits of multigenerational households, homes with ground-floor suite options are increasingly in demand. Almost one in five Americans live in multigen households, according to a Pew Research Center report released in August 2016, and the number is growing. In San Diego, more builders are offering flexible floor plans to accommodate shifting family dynamics.

“As the cost of housing rises, households are expanding to accommodate adult children, elderly parents, and space for a caregiver, and more,” said Robby Thorne, CEO of California West Communities, which recently unveiled S.L. Rey in Bonsall.

Three of the four floor plans for the neighborhood had choices for multigen living spaces — and the first two buyers purchased the option, Thorne added."

Additionally, the Plan 4 at Encinitas Enclave features an attached guesthouse unit ideal for a multigenerational family.