“Golden Girls” in Their Golden Home

When Sharon F. and her sisters Marolyn and Melba decided to live together, they weren’t just looking for a house—they were searching for a home in the Atlanta area that could accommodate their unique needs, personalities, and the next chapter of their lives. All retired or nearing retirement, the sisters wanted a peaceful place to settle down together, a space that felt like home and offered comfort, independence, and community.

Their journey led them to Main Street Renewal, a decision that would transform their lives in more ways than one.

The sisters’ housing needs were specific: enough space for three adults, privacy with individual bedrooms and bathrooms, and a layout that allowed them to live together without feeling cramped. Sharon had lived alone after her children moved out, while Marolyn was adjusting to life after her husband’s passing, and Melba had been living independently for over a decade. Their decision to unite under one roof reminded them of the television show “The Golden Girls,” acknowledging their close bond and shared vision of aging gracefully together.

But this wasn’t just about finding a new home; they were looking for greater stability and support they could not find in previous rental experiences. “Before my husband passed,” Marolyn shared, “we rented from private owners, and maintenance was a nightmare. When Main Street Renewal took over, it was an incredible transition. The maintenance and service changed, and it was a great relief.”

“The clouds parted, and the sun started shining,” Sharon added. “Any maintenance issue we had, Main Street sent somebody out to fix it.”

With that experience mind, the sisters began their search with the Main Street Renewal website. Sharon appreciated that listings included detailed floor plans and was drawn to a particular listing in a suburb southeast of Atlanta. This was not an area they had initially considered, but despite this hesitation, the sisters visited the property and were immediately captivated.

The home offered everything they needed: tranquility, space, and charm.

“It’s quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Sharon noted. “It feels like a community of retired people, settled people.” It also offered a level of service they could count on.

“We’re not trying to buy right now,” Sharon explained. “Here, if something breaks, Main Street Renewal comes to fix it. I don’t want the burden of finding a repair person.”

“That's a godsend for our budget, too,” Marolyn added, “because two of us are retired, and the other one wants to retire. This way we’re not shifting around bills to pay for something major if it comes up.”

Sharon also praised the Main Street Renewal Resident Portal: “It makes life easy. We upload documents, put in maintenance requests, and get quick responses.”

She highlighted the personal touch from staff like their local Area Manager who ensured their concerns during the move-in process were addressed. “After that, now it’s a home for us,” Sharon said. “And we feel at home.”

In their own words of gratitude, the sisters summed up their journey: “Main Street has made this happen for us and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

Sharon concluded, “You made living so much easier. These two,” she said, pointing at her sisters, "are having a great quality of life in retirement, and I couldn’t beat that with a stick!”

From the city to the countryside, from separate lives to a shared home, Sharon, Marolyn, and Melba have found more than just a rental: they’ve found peace of mind, comfort, and a place to call home. And in their golden years—to these “Golden Girls”—that’s worth everything.