But as the children became adults and moved out, the second floor was deserted and maintaining the lawn and pool became a burden.
Like many members of Generation X facing an empty nest, the Shipleys decided to look for a home better suited to their needs where they could eventually live in retirement.
They chose a three-bedroom, single-story house in Bridgeland, a planned community about 35 miles away.
“We could live here forever.”Mr. Shipley, 54, added that the single story was a draw.
Its oldest members are several years away from retirement, but they are already starting to think about where they will live in their 70s, 80s and even 90s.
Persons:
Erin Shipley, “, Mrs, Shipley, Mr, “ It’s, ”
Locations:
Sugar Land , Texas, Bridgeland