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Empty Nesters Are Living Large

Topic: Real EstatePublished January 21, 2011

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It can be difficult to leave behind the home your kids grew up in, but moving up can have many benefits. Entertainment, a fresh start and convenience are at the top of the list. As more and more baby boomers’ children are growing up and leaving home, the so-called “empty nester” group is growing larger. They’re living large and relocating into many active adult communities across the country. While empty nesters can feel a bit of remorse at leaving behind the home in which they’ve raised their family, there are many great reasons for them to move into Scottsdale luxury homes, including: • A fresh start. Empty nesters, who are typically not into their retirement years just yet, still feel young and vivacious. Why not purchase one of many Scottsdale luxury homes and really live it up? Leaving behind the old memories can be painful, but a fresh start in an active adult community can be a brilliant way to settle into your golden years. • Access to amenities. Buying Scottsdale luxury homes in a conveniently located neighborhood can reduce your commute time, put you closer to the airport or get you closer to shopping centers. Finding an active adult community with proximity to these areas can be a practical way of saving you both time and money. • More fun. Some empty nesters’ first homes are located in the suburbs or in a particularly good school district. With that restriction behind you, looking into Scottsdale luxury homes in a community designed for the more active adult, can be a great step towards revitalizing your life. Look for areas with cultural events, nearby parks, great museums or whatever it is that strikes your fancy. • Downsizing. With fewer people in your household, why maintain a large property? If you aren’t going to regularly use a huge backyard, why not get someone else to do the yard work? Living in an active adult community gives you the benefits of a neighborhood with a home that’s just right for you. rnFinding Scottsdale luxury homes in an area that you love can be a huge first step for an empty nester. It can give you the freedom and flexibility you crave after years of raising a family. Spend time exploring your neighborhood and enjoying events you may have been missing out on. After all, being an empty nester is a fantastic and revitalizing time in your life.

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Founded in 1995, Sandra Wilken Luxury Properties was first recognized for representing major Scottsdale luxury homes, including Red Rock and Gainey Ranch. She is one of the top adult community real estate agents in Scottsdale. In recent years S.W.L.P. has grown to service Arizona's most prestigious communities in the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Biltmore area of Phoenix.

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