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We moved to a 55+ community when I was 66 and she was 55. We were among the younger people, but guess what you don't stay "young". Now at 82 and 81 we are among the older folks. We would never go back to an all age community.
We moved to a 55+ community when I was 66 and she was 55. We were among the younger people, but guess what you don't stay "young". Now at 82 and 81 we are among the older folks. We would never go back to an all age community.
I'm sorry but I don't understand the age progression. You were 66 and she was 55 when you moved in. Now 16 years later you're 82 and she is 81. That's 26 years of aging for your DW in only 16 years.
I'm sorry but I don't understand the age progression. You were 66 and she was 55 when you moved in. Now 16 years later you're 82 and she is 81. That's 26 years of aging for your DW in only 16 years.
It doesn't matter the age as long as one of you meet the minimum requirement of 55 in our community. I don't think age matters, it's 'attitude' that matters most. A lot of newbies come in and want to change the status quo and not try to fit in. Then they gripe and some eventually move.
It doesn't matter the age as long as one of you meet the minimum requirement of 55 in our community. I don't think age matters, it's 'attitude' that matters most. A lot of newbies come in and want to change the status quo and not try to fit in. Then they gripe and some eventually move.
That's us, the newbies. It's been five years and we still haven't caught up to the average age. Our goal is to sell and move to an un-bubbled, all-age neighborhood where we can be part of a community, barking dogs, crying babies and all.
I think that it is all a matter of preference. 55+ communities are not for everyone. As Seeriously mentioned, some people enjoy the barking dogs, crying babies and all of the stuff that comes with it. When I show property in the 55+ communities, they are typically very quiet and you find most of the people at the clubhouse, if there is one. I know that there are many activities available to the residents depending on how the community is set up.
I joke that the 55+ community where I'm renting in is Under the Dome. It's clearly a bubble, and I can appreciate that the bubble is exactly what people here are paying for. They want the gate, they want the clubhouse, they want the planned activities, they want the HOA. And frankly, they have the money to do that.
I personally don't see myself staying here after the year lease is up. I'm not a HOA kinda gal, and unless you take part in the amenities and activities, the HOA fees are wasted money.
It's fine for a rental while I look around, but I don't see it as a long-term option for me.
Next spring when I retire, I am pretty convinced about going into a 55+ community in the area to which I will be moving. Main reason is that I am by myself and realize that I need to be a part of something larger than myself.
The place I'm looking to move into is a complex where you own the stick-built house and lease the land it sits upon. The monthly lease fee includes land property tax, snow removal, water, sewer, trash, wifi, rv storage, and use of the clubhouse amenities, (swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, DVD rental library, pickle ball, theater, gymnasium, etc.) After you delete all the things you get, it only costs about $150 a month to be there.
One can take part as much or as little as one wants. I don't expect to partake very often, but it is comforting to know that people will know me and if I don't make an appearance for a couple of weeks, I'll know someone will check on me and find my cold body laying peacefully on the bed.
The other, secondary option is in a single-family neighborhood. It's a nicer area, ascetically, but it much more difficult to get a feeling of community. A bit more expensive too. We'll see what available next spring after I sell my current house and move. Only problem with that 55+ community is that they are almost built out. I may not get the floorplan I want but will instead have to purchase a resale.
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