“I always told my older real estate clients to stay in the home they loved and that they didn’t need to leave as long as they could safely manage it themselves or with help. As I get older myself, I realize now that I can’t practice what I have preached for years to others!”
“I know I can get along without all the luxuries of a ‘big old home,’ just as long as I have a good kitchen for baking – lots of counter top and cupboard space and an island for the cookies, pastries and cakes.”
“This is a great option, and an option that is a long time in the coming in the region and one retirement option in greater and greater demand as more and more of us baby boomers get older and older. I’m looking for my freedom from the typical suburban weekend of yard work and home maintenance. I can wait for the ‘honey-to-do list’ to be projects for rainy days only!”
“What a retirement choice. I don’t consider myself part of the ‘rich and famous crowd,’ so value and affordability are so important as I weigh my options of ‘right-sizing’ from a very large, empty home in the Greater Binghamton area.”
“The peace of mind Southerly Hills offers is so comforting to me. My husband and I are not getting any younger. He wants to escape from the demands of home and lawn maintenance. I cringe every spring and fall as he scales the ladder to clean the gutters and chimney. And, I’d also prefer to spend my time participating in activities – pilates, gentle yoga, birdwatching, studio pottery, crafting, discussing books and more! Plus, gardening on a back patio is so much more appealing that down on my hands and knees weeding around bushes growing out of control.”
“Though I’m not officially retired yet, I’m starting to realize that I want to spend my time evenings and weekends enjoying and living life rather than working during my free time. Maintaining an aging home – hours of my personal time and anticipated and unanticipated expenses – continue to mount up. Knowing that I can lead a new lifestyle without exterior home maintenance demands on my time and wallet is so appealing to me.”
“What a choice and fits my budget. Based upon the projected sale of my large, two-story home and two acres, I’m going to be able to afford a new home and seek out some investments. What a practical and affordable way to finance retirement!”
“Such an adult community by no means I’m ‘old.’ In fact, it means I’m active -- alive and have lots of great opportunities! You won’t find a rocking chair on my porch. Instead you won’t even find me on my porch … look for me at the community center exploring some of my current interest and taking advantage of learning a few new ones, too! Finally … it’s time for me!”
“What a wonderful way to spend my years! The selection of layouts is great. Finally, I get my own bathroom.”
“The ‘what ifs’ are no longer foremost in my mind. I know as a widow, my concerns were mounting year after year as to how to maintain a home. My adult children are too far away, their time to precious, and their visit too far in between for them to work on repairs and updates. Now, I know their visits are all about visiting and creating precious memories with me that we will all cherish in the years to come.”
“What a great location. Quick and easy access to lots of personal needs – healthcare, airport, parks, highways, stores and more. I can reach downtown Binghamton, the region’s mall, grocery stores, hospitals, doctors’ offices, post office, art galleries, sports facilities and other destinations all within a few minutes.”
“Southerly Hill is almost too good to be true. This is the type of community I have needed for several years now.”
“The adult community is a wonderful way to be able to downsize, but still remain in the same area. Who needs to or wants to retire in Florida, Arizona or the Carolinas now. You’ve got Southerly Hills!”
“Too bad this community didn’t come sooner. But, we already decided to move south, sold our huge home and are building a new home in a retirement community in Florida. We could have remained close to our family and lifelong friends.”
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