We're a mother and daughter who were planning to move to Texas, but this small-town, affordable community kept us in California

We're a mother and daughter who were planning to move to Texas, but this small-town, affordable community kept us in California

The Smiths ended up buying a house in a new affordable living community in California's Inland Empire.Tracy Smith and Clair Mattig-SmithA mother an daughter chose to stay in California rather than Texas after discovering Silverwood.Silverwood offers affordable, multigenerational living with amenities like parks and trails.The community promotes neighborly interaction and requires a kindness pledge from residents.This as-told-to essay is based on…