By Laurie Whittier
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

In light of today’s economy,  some older Americans are putting their plans for a better life on hold. But with features like free real estate assistance, 100% refundable entrance deposits, and affordable monthly service packages, Tanglewood Creek residents are poised to ride out the storm in style.

Support for sellers
Future residents of Tanglewood Creek will have complimentary access to a personal moving consultant who can get their houses sold faster—and for a better price. “By providing an expert who works as a liaison between sellers and their Realtors, Tanglewood Creek gives future residents an advantage over other sellers and streamlines the entire moving process,” says Director of Sales and Marketing Jason Longwell.

But that’s not the only reason why moving to Tanglewood Creek is a smart move, says Retirement Counselor Kelly Ornberg. “Convenient monthly service packages enable our residents to live smarter and more cost-effectively than they did before,” she says.

Smart economics
Just about everything people could need or want— including gas, electricity, water, trash pickup (including recycling), and cable—will be covered in the monthly service package, Ornberg says.

“There’s a certain comfort in knowing that you don’t have to worry about how high your gas bill might go in the winter,” she says. “Your monthly service package doesn’t vary, so you don’t have to worry about things like natural gas price hikes.”

Monthly service packages also make it easier for people to pinpoint a budget—not to mention stick to one. “These monthly payments never vary, so you’ll know each and every month what your costs will be,” says Ornberg.

In addition to making finances easier, monthly service packages loosen the limits that many homeowners put on their thermostats. “If you’re cold, crank up the heat. If you’re hot, turn the AC down to a comfortable level,” she says. “As homeowners, we tend to be frugal with utilities to keep the bills down, but here it’s all about comfort.”