The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is over 55, and many are looking for an ideal retirement community where they can enjoy active senior living. Many retirement communities offer maintenance–free homes, age restrictions, recreational amenities, and a pleasant year round climate– all important factors in deciding the best place to retire. These developments can be found in every conceivable setting, from waterfront to mountain–view to resort destinations all around the country. Senior adult communities feature a wide range of activities including golf courses, fitness centers, tennis courts, and social clubs and organizations, all designed to make the golden years an exciting and rewarding adventure.
There are over 35 million Americans over age sixty–five and the number is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. America’s Baby Boomer population has caused an upsurge in the quantity and quality of retirement housing options for senior adults. Florida is no longer the only choice for retirees with other warm climate states such as Arizona, Texas and New Mexico offering a wide array communities designed exclusively for active adults. Residents may live in individual single–family homes, condominiums, town houses or suites in high rise towers.
The two main categories of retirement communities are age–inclusive, with few age restrictions for residents, and age–exclusive which are typically restricted to seniors 50+, 55+, or 65+. Whichever you choose, opportunities for activities abound with many communities providing full time recreation directors who arrange varied programs including art classes, dancing, woodworking, ceramics and more. Most retirement neighborhoods feature clubhouses and country clubs with complete dining facilities, wellness centers and even on–site health care facilities. A growing number of active adult communities offer gated access and security services, providing residents with greater peace of mind.
With many retirees living on a fixed budget, home values and costs such as association dues and maintenance fees are important variables to consider when purchasing an active adult home. More and more communities are offering packages and incentives to assist seniors in finding a truly affordable location to enjoy their leisure years with the confidence of financial security.
Located in the foothills of the Mimbres and Black Ranges, just 15 miles from Hillsboro, New Mexico, Berrenda Creek Ranch has been developed to offer ranch-style living for those potential buyers seeking environmentally sensitive building envelopes. This working cattle ranch borders 3.2 million acres of public land and national forest that will never be developed, thus assuring residents with magnificent, unobstructed views. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoDiscover one of the most unique communities in the Carolinas - inspired by the beautiful architecture of historic Charleston, Palmetto Crossing combines luxurious lakefront homes and spacious condominiums with a pedestrian–friendly, vibrant town center featuring waterfront dining, shopping and year–round cultural events. Set along the shores of beautiful Lake Greenwood in the foothills of South Carolina, Palmetto Crossing’s residences, surrounded by luxurious amenities, are designed to fit every lifestyle. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSurrounded by miles of salt water marshes and ancient stands of Live Oaks, Cooper’s Point at Shellman Bluff is a serene retreat within Georgia’s renowned Sea Islands. This gated Lowcountry community offers oversized, beautifully wooded parcels with marsh and lagoon views, and lots fronting the spectacular Sapelo Hammock Golf course. Located midway between Brunswick and Savannah, just 10 minutes from I–95. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLooking for a waterfront retreat which is convenient to Dallas or Houston? Look no further than The Shores at Richland Chambers Lake, located on I–45 near Corsicana, Texas. Regarded as the newest coast in Texas, the lake area is ideal for full–time residence, a weekend escape, vacations or your retirement. Fabulous 2 to 5 acre homesites are available including horse parcels and direct lakefront. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe pride of Fort Mill is Springfield, a 640 acre family oriented golf community offering outstanding outdoor amenities and fine Southern living. Surrounding the Springfield Golf Club, two–thirds of the neighborhood’s homesites are located along the 18 hole golf course. This remarkable community includes a 5–acre family activities center and miles of sidewalks and nature trails. Located 3 miles from I–77, just 25 minutes from Charlotte. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCreate your own personal ranch on 2 to 8 acre FL equestrian or Florida (FL) lakefront parcels at the new Jacksonville Ranch Club. This private, gated community, is just 25 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and features a fabulous 200 acre nature preserve and miles of horse riding trails. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAn active lifestyle is easy to maintain at Ford’s Colony Rocky Mount, with North Carolina’s gentle southern climate and recreational amenities including championship golf, an 80–acre lake, tennis, and paved walking and biking trails. Ford’s Colony Rocky Mount is a 1,400 acre master–planned, gated community located just minutes off I–95 in the heart of Eastern North Carolina. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoJust minutes from Palm Coast’s Atlantic beaches, Grand Landings offers you a splendid collection of neighborhoods and home choices connected by beautiful walkways, trails and community parks. This new 1,395 acre master–planned club community features over 50 lakes and will set aside half of the land as nature preserves and wetland areas. Nearly every homesite is set along a nature preserve or lake, providing you the ultimate in privacy and scenic views from your backyard. Grand Landings invites you to start enjoying the grand life! °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEscape to the mountain bliss of this new Blue Ridge community set in the historic town of Todd, offering just 97 spectacular homesites spread across 284 acres. Experience awe–inspiring mountain views from elevations of up to 4,620 feet and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a secluded high country community. Near the charming, picturesque mountain towns of Boone and Blowing Rock, just a short trip from Winston–Salem and Charlotte. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAt Echota, life is a little more relaxed– you’ll live in harmony with the natural surrounds in exquisitely crafted single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. This 250 acre mountain community has been beautifully preserved to include ponds, streams and natural rock formations. Located close to the charming towns of Boone and Blowing Rock, Echota’s homes and homesites offer stunning views of nearby Grandfather Mountain and the magnificent North Carolina High Country. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLive the Texas lakeside lifestyle at Water’s Edge Ranch, a private ranch community located outside Dallas in the historic town of Athens. Once a private ranch and sporting club, this 2,150 acre community has been transformed into spectacular 1to 10 acre homesites surrounding a 328 acre lake. Perfect for outdoor enthusiast and horse lovers, Water’s Edge Ranch offers affordable property with superb amenities in a pristine, East Texas setting. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCombining Southern hospitality with New England charm…this community is being developed with a special vision in mind - to create a unique place where people can live in a central Florida waterfront home with New England themed architecture in Mount Dora. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWelcome to The Reserve at SugarTree. Nestled on the shores of the Brazos River, this beautiful, master–planned community features homesites up to one acre including golf course sites, waterfronts and spectacular views. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFind the perfect Crescent Community on Lake Keowee for your taste and lifestyle with a stunning collection of five exceptional waterfront neighborhoods to choose from. Each community offers a unique perspective on the lake and its own selection of recreational amenities. These remarkable neighborhoods are set along 18,500 acre Lake Keowee near the towns of Seneca and Clemson in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoPerfectly situated within the Research Triangle is a brand new private golf community surrounding a magnificent Fred Couples signature golf course. Select nicely sized homesites with superb golf or nature views of the rolling countryside. Located in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Research Triangle with convenient access to all the nearby colleges and universities. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA lakefront golf course community on Lake Norman, minutes outside of Charlotte, NC, offers an upscale country club lifestyle in a casual setting. Add to that the beauty of Lake Norman and the expert touch of PGA star Greg Norman, and you’ve got a winning combination - which is why The Point was a finalist in the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Awards of Excellence two years in a row. °
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