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and her mother, who suffers from health problems, was living in New Berlin. This made for a time-consuming commute. "It was getting to be difficult," Simon said. Buying a house together turned out to be an ideal solution for all par- ties. "With her health concerns, it gave us peace of mind," Simon said. M o t h e r - i n - l a w suites — home spaces with a bathroom, kitchenette, and a living room area —are highly desirable among those with inter- generational living arrangements. Homes that include mother-in-law suites tend to be in short supply, but some houses can be remodeled to include these spaces. "As our community is aging, a mother- in-law suite is a nice feature to have," Miller said. Simon said that compromise and patience are key elements that help make multigenerational living arrangements harmonious. "You have to all be on the same page," she said. With a family of six, the Simon residence is often bustling with activity. "It's loud. It's busy," Simon said. "It's loud. It's busy." – Erin Simon, who lives with her husband, three young children and her mother in Mukwonago HOME MAY 2019 2 Distributed by: ©2018 by Conley Media Waukesha County Home is published monthly by Conley Media - Waukesha County, 801 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53186. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. A publication of Conley Media Sales Director: Jim Baumgart 262/513-2621 jbaumgart@conleynet.com Editor: Dan Muckelbauer 262/513-2626 dmuck@conleynet.com Production: Patricia Scheel 262/513-2690 pscheel@conleynet.com Home Volume 8 ■ Number 5 ■ May 2019 Bring your own builder and create the home of your dreams! For more information (414) 246-8408 Developed by • 14 lots left in phase 1 • 1/4 acre and larger • Protective Convenants • Prices start at $99,900 • Award winning Hamilton School District • Pond, nature or park views available • Clubhouse with pool and fitness center coming soon • Adjacent to the next planned Village of Menomonee Falls park (will have playground, sledding, trails, disc golf area, and a dog park) Best Value for New Housing! Directions: North side of Lisbon Road between Lannon Road and One Mile Road Although having a large home helps, intergenerational living still can get crowded and busy at times. It has its advantages as well, including built-in child care. Be prepared for the different needs of the family members as well as the advantages of sharing finances and lives under one roof. Intergenerational From Page 1