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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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		<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>The Rise of the Loft in 55+ Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Low-maintenance homes are often a key selling point in 55+ communities. By choosing low-maintenance, single-story homes, active adults free up more of their time to enjoy social activities and recreations. One level living is also easier on the body, since homeowners are saved the hassle of running up and down stairs daily. Yet, despite the demand for ranch homes, second-story lofts have been gaining popularity in active adult communities.]]></description>
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		<title>6 Tips for Planning a Wonderful Winter Escape</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each winter millions of snowbirds head south to spend the season in a warmer climate. They may try new locations each year, or they may have discovered a favorite winter destination that draws them year after year. For first time winter travelers, finding an ideal location for an extended vacation can be a challenge. To make the decision easier, there are some simple questions to ask yourself that can help pinpoint the perfect destination.]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Feng Shui for the Active Adult</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Arndt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When decorating their new homes, some active adults have begun turning to feng shui as a way to promote a healthy, low-maintenance living environment. This can be a complicated process involving bagua maps, balanced elements, and hanging crystals to promote the flow of vital energy (chi). But it doesn’t have to be quite so involved. There are many simple elements of the feng shui philosophy that can be easily applied to any living space.]]></description>
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		<title>10 Features in an Eco-Friendly Home</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/10-features-eco-friendly-homes</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lists]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eco-friendly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green housing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Baby Boomers know that green living is more than a current trend. Living in an eco-friendly home reduces your carbon footprint, helps sustain our natural resources, and saves money on your energy bills. Active adult community builders, such as Shea Homes, understand the desire for green living and provide eco-friendly communities that make energy efficiency and sustainable resources a top priority.

 Trilogy Communities by Shea Homes can be found in Arizona, California, Washington and Florida. These communities offer Shea Green Certified Homes which can provide up to 60 percent in annual energy savings and reduce your carbon footprint by up to 48 percent.]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Trends for Active Adult Communities in 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[2010]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Continuing Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year, active adult communities continue to evolve to meet the changing needs and desires of both their current and potential residents. Active adults today know what they want and builders are structuring new communities to provide these features. The 5 top trends that have emerged in 2009 and should continue to rise in 2010 revolve around: Technology, Green Living, Walking Trails and Outdoor Space, Universal Design, and Lifelong Learning.]]></description>
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		<title>Urban Retirement: Boomers in the City</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/urban-retirement-boomers-in-the-city</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Baby Boomers dream of retiring to beautiful vacation destinations. Age restricted active adult communities have responded by offering convenient living in picturesque settings. Whether dreams include a beach, mountain or desert retirement, chances are there is an active adult community ready to cater to that dream. Yet there are a number of retirees who would prefer to spend their retirement years in more urban environments.

There are many reasons behind an urban retirement. Some retirees have always been city dwellers and want to stay in their current homes where they can live near familiar people and places. Others may have been happy to raise their children in the suburbs, but want to move back to the city once their children are grown and on their own.]]></description>
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		<title>The Kitchen and Family Room Combo Popular with Active Adults</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/kitchen-family-room-combo</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A century ago, kitchens were relegated to the back of the house. A kitchen far removed from the social areas of the home was a sign of affluence. Yet today, many Americans recognize the kitchen as the true heart of family gatherings and design the room accordingly.

A recent study by the Electrolux group found that kitchens are being used for much more than food preparation. Nearly nine in 10 Americans (86%) are involved in some sort of activity in their kitchen besides cooking or eating, and more than two thirds of adults (67%) say they use their kitchen to socialize and entertain guests.]]></description>
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		<title>6 Popular Interior Design Trends for Baby Boomers</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/six-interior-design-trends-baby-boomers</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baby Boomers have long shaped the consumer landscape. As this dynamic generation heads into retirement, their demands for both style and function continue to be a positive influence on the interior design world. In planning what is likely to be their last homes, Baby Boomer retirees are clamoring for affordable furnishings and design plans that meet their changing needs.

There are many qualities that Baby Boomers look for in their interior design plans. The following six style trends are currently on the rise:]]></description>
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		<title>Halfback Retirees: Why Relocated Retirees Return Halfway Home</title>
		<link>http://www.55places.com/blog/halfback-retirees-return-halfway-home</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lure of a hot climate and sandy beaches leads many Americans from northern climes to retire in semi-tropical locations such as Florida or Southern California, or in the arid deserts of Arizona or New Mexico. Yet many of these retirees later opt for a second relocation to areas slightly more north.  These retirees are often called “halfbacks” or “halfback retirees” as their new homes are “halfway back” to their original home states.]]></description>
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