By Danielle Rexrode
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
Life is full of wonderful little unexpected surprises. Like when you find a ten dollar bill in the pocket of the pants you picked up from the cleaners. Or when you’re shopping and you stumble across a really good unexpected sale.
The same holds true at Charlestown and Oak Crest. Both of these Erickson communities are well known for their active lifestyles, good value, and outstanding apartment homes. But you’ll be pleasantly surprised at some of the unexpected things you’ll find when you move to Charlestown or Oak Crest. Here are the top five things people are often surprised to find once they move into these communities.
#5:The Freedom You Gain
“It’s nice to know that I don’t have to shovel snow or worry about repairs. I have the freedom to work in the garden for fun, but I don’t have to do any outside work if I don’t want to.”
—Bob Mitzel, Charlestown
Charlestown and Oak Crest give you back something your house took away: your time! After years of mowing the lawn, shoveling the snow, and tending to household repairs like an aging roof, you’ll savor having the freedom to do what you want to do with your time.
#4:How Affordable Charlestown and Oak Crest Really Are
“When you figure in what we paid for insurance, upkeep on the house, utilities, plus food, there really isn’t a significant difference in cost from our house to living here.”
—Joan and Brooks Hubbert, Oak Crest
It’s widely known that Charlestown and Oak Crest were designed to be affordable and offer a good value for your money. Still, you’ll be amazed once you move that your new home at Charlestown or Oak Crest is comparable to what you already spend living in your house.
#3:How Spacious The Apartment Homes Are
“I had never lived in an apartment before so I didn’t know if I was going to like it. I’ve loved it since the day I moved in!”
—Annabel Bowers, Charlestown