Monday, December 01, 2008


Retiree Havens Turn Younger to Combat the Housing Bust - WSJ.com: "At 'active adult' developments across the U.S., residents are debating whether to scrap the age restrictions that have helped define their way of life for almost five decades. Proponents of 'age desegregation,' as it's known in the industry, say opening the doors to people under 55 is the only way their once-idyllic enclaves can stay afloat amid a worsening economic climate."
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The lure of seniors communities mystifies me. I can't understand wanting to be surrounded by nothing but old people. But who knows...maybe in 10 years I'll change my mind and join the "Get off my lawn" demographic.

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