Less is more

Active Older Adults Downsize To Enjoy Life

By Kathy Dean

We hear it all the time: less is more. The phrase rings especially true for older adults who are facing empty nests and are ready to enjoy the second half of their lives. Intown and north metro Atlanta offer many comfortable options for them.

“Baby boomers have spent much of their lives working and building their wealth for retirement,” said Dawn Anderson, Realtor, Dorsey Alston Realtors. “As retirement becomes more of a reality, they begin to plan their transition to downsize. Ease of life, proximity and affordability are certainly the downsizing common goals of most boomers.”

The trend of 55+ active adult communities continues to grow, Anderson said. “Baby boomers are well qualified buyers and know exactly what they are looking for.”

Kim Isaacs, aged 58, said that her townhome in Avalon in Alpharetta gives her and her husband everything they want. “We had lived in our previous home in Johns Creek for 19 years. When our last child left for college, we decided that we wanted a change and really didn’t need a large house for just the two of us,” she said.

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Atlanta Senior Life focuses on the interests, accomplishments and lifestyles of the active senior population in metro Atlanta. It aims to inspire readers to embrace a more rewarding life by informing them of opportunities to expand their horizons, express their talents and engage in their community.

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