Affording the 55+ Lifestyle

Ellen Kershner is our creative content writer from New Jersey. She has 20+ years of experience writing for local publications, websites, and real estate marketing companies. She has a knack for crafting reader-friendly, original content that educates our readers with clear information. Ellen has lived in Central NJ, Southern NJ, Washington, DC, and Owings Mills, Maryland.

Amy is a freelance writer who has done it all when it comes to journalism and communications — from working in public relations for professional sports teams and creating engaging daily content as a digital producer and editor to doing contract writing for a marketing company on a project for Google. Amy has lived in Charlotte more almost a decade and her favorite neighborhood is Dilworth.

Adam Prestigiacomo is a Chicago-based writer with a strong focus on urban culture, neighborhood history, and real estate. Beyond 55places.com, Adam has written for Third Coast Review, covering topics ranging from local architecture to cultural events. His work reflects a deep appreciation for Chicago's unique neighborhoods and their evolving narratives.

Kristina R. Gaddy is a Baltimore-based writer and historian with a passion for uncovering overlooked stories in American history. She has contributed extensively to publications such as The Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Washington City Paper, Baltimore magazine, Narratively, Proximity, Atlas Obscura, and OZY, among others. She resides in the Waverly neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, in a 1920s daylight-style rowhouse, which she considers exemplary of the city's housing stock.

Kristina R. Gaddy is a Baltimore-based writer and historian with a passion for uncovering overlooked stories in American history. She has contributed extensively to publications such as The Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Washington City Paper, Baltimore magazine, Narratively, Proximity, Atlas Obscura, and OZY, among others. She resides in the Waverly neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, in a 1920s daylight-style rowhouse, which she considers exemplary of the city's housing stock.

Ellen Kershner is our creative content writer from New Jersey. She has 20+ years of experience writing for local publications, websites, and real estate marketing companies. She has a knack for crafting reader-friendly, original content that educates our readers with clear information. Ellen has lived in Central NJ, Southern NJ, Washington, DC, and Owings Mills, Maryland.

Cari Oleskewicz is a writer based in Gainesville, Florida. She has been writing about real estate, property management, travel, and active adult lifestyles for 10 years. She has delivered lectures on the importance of high-value website copy for small businesses, and has ghostwritten books for real estate investors. Before settling in Gainesville, she lived in Tampa, Florida; Baltimore, Maryland; Los Angeles, California; and Florence, Italy. Before launching her writing career, Cari was a communications and editorial strategist for a digital advertising agency in Tampa and managed the communications department of a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities in Maryland. She has also taught middle school and writes poetry. Cari graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1994, with a BA in Communications/Journalism. She currently lives in Tampa, travels frequently, and recently helped her father find the perfect 55+ community to call home.

Sean Keeley is an accomplished writer and editor with a diverse background in digital media, real estate journalism, and content strategy. During his tenure at Neighborhoods.com from 2017 to 2019, he served as News Editor and later as Content Strategist, where he produced insightful articles on urban development, housing trends, and community culture across the U.S. Beyond Neighborhoods.com, Sean has contributed to outlets like Curbed, Eater, and SB Nation, and currently serves as Managing Editor at Comeback Media.

Sean Keeley is an accomplished writer and editor with a diverse background in digital media, real estate journalism, and content strategy. During his tenure at Neighborhoods.com from 2017 to 2019, he served as News Editor and later as Content Strategist, where he produced insightful articles on urban development, housing trends, and community culture across the U.S. Beyond Neighborhoods.com, Sean has contributed to outlets like Curbed, Eater, and SB Nation, and currently serves as Managing Editor at Comeback Media.

Elliot Crumpley is a seasoned content strategist and writer with a strong background in real estate, lifestyle, and digital publishing. During his tenure at Neighborhoods.com and 55places.com from 2014 to 2018, he held various editorial roles. In these positions, Elliot produced and oversaw a wide range of content focused on active adult communities, retirement planning, and lifestyle topics. Currently, he serves as a Content Designer III at Expedia Group.

Elliot Crumpley is a seasoned content strategist and writer with a strong background in real estate, lifestyle, and digital publishing. During his tenure at Neighborhoods.com and 55places.com from 2014 to 2018, he held various editorial roles. In these positions, Elliot produced and oversaw a wide range of content focused on active adult communities, retirement planning, and lifestyle topics. Currently, he serves as a Content Designer III at Expedia Group.

Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Susan Quilty is an experienced freelance writer based in Ashburn, Virginia. She has written extensively for a wide range of online publishers, with both bylined and ghostwritten articles featured on platforms such as Gaiam Life, WebMD, San Francisco Magazine, The Washington Post, Embrace Home Loans, Hannaford Fresh Magazine, and 55places.com. Susan’s work blends clarity, creativity, and a strong sense of audience, whether she’s writing lifestyle content, real estate descriptions, or engaging editorial pieces.

Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Susan Quilty is an experienced freelance writer based in Ashburn, Virginia. She has written extensively for a wide range of online publishers, with both bylined and ghostwritten articles featured on platforms such as Gaiam Life, WebMD, San Francisco Magazine, The Washington Post, Embrace Home Loans, Hannaford Fresh Magazine, and 55places.com. Susan’s work blends clarity, creativity, and a strong sense of audience, whether she’s writing lifestyle content, real estate descriptions, or engaging editorial pieces.

Susan Quilty is an experienced freelance writer based in Ashburn, Virginia. She has written extensively for a wide range of online publishers, with both bylined and ghostwritten articles featured on platforms such as Gaiam Life, WebMD, San Francisco Magazine, The Washington Post, Embrace Home Loans, Hannaford Fresh Magazine, and 55places.com. Susan’s work blends clarity, creativity, and a strong sense of audience, whether she’s writing lifestyle content, real estate descriptions, or engaging editorial pieces.