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	<description>Find 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities</description>
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		<title>Meet America&#8217;s Top Active Adult Builders</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danny Goodman</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Homebuilders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Del Webb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[K Hovnanian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robson Communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shea Homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Villages]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With the growing popularity of active adult living, many builders have begun developing age-restricted communities. Yet when homebuyers start their search, they are likely to notice that there are a few builders whose names come up again and again. Two of these top brands are public, three are family owned and they all have been successful homebuilders for several decades.]]></description>
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		<title>Active Adult Communities &#8211; Shrinking in Size, Growing in Popularity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[55+ communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Community Trends]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After 55+ communities first hit the scene in the 1960s, the trend often seemed to be based on the notion that bigger is better. These early resort-style communities paved the way for sprawling developments with well over 5,000, or even 10,000 residences. The last decade or so has shown more intimate age-restricted communities springing up all over the country. ]]></description>
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		<title>Everything You Need to Know about Land-Lease Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate Market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources - Buying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Land-Lease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manufactured Homes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When searching for their ideal retirement homes, active adults can choose from many different home styles. Some popular options include condos, townhomes, attached villas and single-family homes. Retirees who decide to relocate to a community with manufactured homes may also have the option of leasing the land instead of buying their own lot.]]></description>
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		<title>When it Comes to Home Sites, Does Size Matter?</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-home-sites-does-size-matter</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homebuilder & Industry News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When it’s time to retire, many active adults want to downsize. A smaller home is easier to maintain and that means more time to enjoy life. But does downsizing the family home have to mean giving up a spacious yard? And does the size of your home site even matter?]]></description>
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		<title>10 Great New Construction 55+ Communities in Central Florida</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/10-great-new-construction-55-communities-central-florida</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Community Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homebuilder & Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Del Webb Orlando]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heritage Hills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake Ashton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake of Mount Dora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On Top of the World]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solivita]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stone Creek]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stonecrest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SummerGlen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trilogy Orlando]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a semi-tropical peninsula, Florida is often recognized for its beautiful beaches. However, Florida’s central region should not be overlooked by relocating retirees. This popular area offers scenic beauty with numerous lakes and sprawling golf courses. The Orlando area is also home to many exciting attractions such as theme parks, shopping centers and diverse restaurants.]]></description>
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		<title>Sun City Mesquite Unveils 3 New Affordable Models</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/sun-city-mesquite-unveils-3-new-models</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Community Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homebuilder & Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Las Vegas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Situated just 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada’s city of Mesquite is a beautiful area which has become even more popular with active adult retirees since Del Webb opened Sun City Mesquite in 2007. This luxurious community features many resort-style amenities, including a world-class golf course and a spacious clubhouse.]]></description>
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		<title>Del Webb Proposes New Community in Durham, NC</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/del-webb-proposes-new-community-in-durham</link>
		<comments>http://www.55places.com/blog/del-webb-proposes-new-community-in-durham#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Community Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[City, State & Regional Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homebuilder & Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Preserve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Four Seasons at Rennaissance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Raleigh-Durham Area]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Durham News recently reported that PulteGroup has won City Council approval for a new active adult community in Durham County. While the plans are in their early stages, the new Del Webb community has been zoned for 1,314 units. This is great news for active adults in North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham area, and another step in the right direction for the recovering housing market.]]></description>
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		<title>What Happened to All the Included Features?</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/what-happened-to-all-the-included-features</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homebuilder & Industry News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[During the height of the real estate boom, it was not unusual to find active adult communities advertising a wide range of high-end features which would be included as part of their new homes’ standard pricing. However, the market has changed and many communities appear to be switching back to their previous “everything is an option” mentality.]]></description>
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		<title>Buy Now, Build Later</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/buy-now-build-later</link>
		<comments>http://www.55places.com/blog/buy-now-build-later#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many soon-to-be retirees are watching the home prices in our current buyers’ market and wishing that they were just a bit closer to buying their next dream home. However, homebuyers don’t necessarily have to be ready to move the moment they start the home buying process.]]></description>
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		<title>Town Centers Replacing Clubhouses in Many 55+ Communities</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/town-centers-replacing-clubhouses-in-many-55-communities</link>
		<comments>http://www.55places.com/blog/town-centers-replacing-clubhouses-in-many-55-communities#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homebuilder & Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle, Social & Culture Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heritage Town Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IslandWalk at West Villages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pelican Preserve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solivita]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sun City Hilton Head]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Villages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VeronaWalk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VillageWalk at Lake Nona]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For most homebuyers, "community" is the most desirable part of active adult communities. Social clubs, classes, events and amenities are strong selling points, and that often means choosing a community with a large central clubhouse. However, several developers are taking the clubhouse concept one step further with the evolution of community town centers.]]></description>
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