As tempting as it may be to get into a 55 and over community on Long Island and leave the shoveling to the younger generation, many homeowners go through a stage of feeling regret at leaving their home of many years. The past clouds your judgment as you think of the memories stored in the walls, the day your brought your baby home from the hospital, the childhood parties and family gatherings, the barbecues, graduations, weddings. There comes a time, however, when your living situation is simply not in your best interest. Friends may have moved on, some leaving for milder climes, some (13 comments)
Dutchgate, a private active adult gated community, just off Dutch Broadway in Valley Stream North, seems to have found the perfect balance of style, architectural detail and price, in a maintenance free environment so appealing to 62 and older residents on Long Island. At a comfortable price point, offering upgrades and amenities found in much higher priced communities, you're bound to feel right at home in one of five models: The Andover - A lower level unit offering 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a patio, The Bellaire - An upper level unit, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a balcony, The (6 comments)