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On May 6, 2011, residents at Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club honored the community’s tenth anniversary with an all-day celebration. This special event included live entertainment, an arts and crafts show, food, music, and a variety of exciting activities. The Mayor of Fairview, Texas even officially proclaimed May 6th to be “Heritage Ranch Day.”

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Retire to The Lone Star State at Frisco Lakes

by Susan Quilty on May 28, 2011

Deep in the heart of Texas, Frisco Lakes offers resort-style living, an active social calendar and thoughtfully designed Del Webb homes. At Frisco Lakes, homeowners can be as active as they choose. They can arrange activities within the community or easily travel to nearby cities like Dallas or Fort Worth.

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Houston, Texas – A Hot New Retirement Spot

by Susan Quilty on May 23, 2011

While the state of Texas has been gaining popularity with retirees, the city of Houston has been largely overlooked as a retirement destination. That may be changing as more 55+ community developers move into the area, and active adults discover many reasons to give Houston a second look.

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Del Webb’s Sweetgrass is a gated active adult community located in Richmond, Texas. The first homes were offered for sale early in 2011. Built around an existing creek and centered on a 50-acre lake, Del Webb Sweetgrass will have 1,500 homes when construction is completed.

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Southern Charm Living at Sun City Texas

by Roy Sylvan on March 1, 2011

Located 35 miles from Austin, in Georgetown Texas, Sun City is the largest 55+ active adult community in the state. Del Webb’s Sun City, started in 1995, will have 7,500 homes when completed. Covering 5,300 acres, it offers residents beautiful weather, low-cost living and varied duplex and single family homes.

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Hill Country Retreat: Del Webb Living in San Antonio

by Roy Sylvan on February 24, 2011

Hill Country Retreat is an active adult community by Del Webb, located in San Antonio, Texas. Started in 2006, the gated, 55+ community will be home to nearly 2,000 luxurious single family homes upon completion.

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Texas – The Next Retirement Mecca?

by Susan Quilty on February 16, 2011

A study by the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR) once listed Texas as the number two retirement destination in the country. In November 2007, the Los Angeles Times declared Texas to be the next retirement mecca. What is it that draws retirees to the Lone Star state?

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Located just 28 miles outside of Houston, Heritage Grand is a 55+ active adult community which is part of the larger all-ages Cinco Ranch master-planned community. With winding paths and walkways, Heritage Grand is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly community with 649 thoughtfully designed low-maintenance homes. Yet its prime location in the Katy area is one of Heritage Grand’s greatest features.

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Dallas, Texas: A Thriving Metropolis for 55+ Living

by Susan Quilty on July 26, 2010

As the third largest city in Texas and the ninth largest in the United States, Dallas offers plenty for active adults to do. There are cultural attractions for lovers of the arts, national league teams for sports fans to support, and nearly everything in between. Today, the state of Texas ranks as the number two retirement destination in the country behind Florida.

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When picturing Texas, many people imagine cattle ranches and cowboys. However, the state has much more to offer, including a rich history, world-class cultural attractions and a wide variety of recreational activities. Texas is the second largest state in America, the largest in the continental United States, and one of the most popular states for relocating retirees.

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The American Southwest, with its temperate climate and beautiful vistas, is one of the country’s most popular retirement destinations. As such, the area is home to many impressive active adult communities. Whether relocating adults are interested in a resort-style community or a more intimate neighborhood, they are sure to find a community to meet their needs. Here is a look at just a few of the spectacular active adult communities found in the American Southwest.

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4 Great Golf Communities for Active Adults in Texas

by Susan Quilty on March 5, 2010

As active adults continue to look beyond Florida and Arizona, Texas is rapidly becoming a popular retirement destination. The diverse landscape, warm year-round temperatures, and strong economy have drawn the attention of both retirees and active adult community builders. Texas has many beautiful and challenging public golf courses that are located near, or even adjacent to active adult communities. Those who plan to retire to Texas, and have their hearts set on a true golf community, do have some great options.

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Texas: The Number Two Retirement Destination?

by Bill Ness on June 10, 2008

According to a recent study conducted by the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR), Texas has leapt over California and Arizona to claim the number two retirement destination state in the country. Florida retains the number one position, attracting over 16 percent of all retirees who move across state lines. At 6.77 percent, Texas still has a long way to go before capturing the number one position.

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