Pay the same or less for a lifestyle worth much more

By Robert Doherty
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

The U.S. Department of Labor has reported a steady rise in the Consumer Price Index (inflation as experienced by consumers in their day-to-day living expenses) through 2006. Facing such inflation, more and more people are trying to make their dollar go further.

But, the people who live at Linden Ponds will tell you that you can’t put a price tag on the rich social environment and the never-ending list of amenities and services. That you can’t put a price on the peace-of-mind and security you get at Linden Ponds.

Actually, you can put a price on it—and it’s less than what you are paying to stay in your house.

For people considering this move, the choice is between staying in their house or moving to Linden Ponds. Other communities in the area can’t compare to Linden Ponds—and neither can your house.

Empty rooms
Chances are, you’ve probably been in your house for 10, 20, 30, or more years. For many, staying there seems to be the path of least resistance, or is it? When you consider the mounting costs or the thought of spending another winter shoveling your driveway, it’s enough to make you ill.

“I sat down and I went through all my expenses; I keep excellent records. I went back three years and tallied up everything I’ve spent…the roof, a paint job, the snow plowing—all those things add up. So I said I’ll do it. And I signed up early enough and I got the home I wanted. I’m thrilled with it,” says Carol Regan, who moved from Hingham.

Your house was the perfect size when you were raising a family. Now, you no longer need or want all of those empty rooms—or the expense of heating or cooling them, not to mention cleaning them. If you really think about all these things, staying in your house is not only very expensive, but it can be hard work, too.