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In addition to one level living, buyers look for these features:

• Wider hallways that can accommodate walkers, wheelchairs or railings
• An open floor plan
• Carpet, rather than rugs (which tend to cause trip-ups)
• At least one no-step entry into the house
• Pull-down levers, rather than round doorknobs
• A step-in shower, rather than a traditional bathtub
• Pull-out kitchen drawers (rather than cabinets that make you bend and hunt)