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Perched at an elevation of 3,000 feet, Sun City Vistoso is an Arizona active adult community which offers gorgeous weather and spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. In addition to the community’s 18-hole golf course and three clubhouses, the town of Oro Valley provides a host of retail outlets, restaurants and other establishments.
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Nestled at the base of the Tucson mountains, Continental Ranch Sunflower is a fantastic age-restricted community built by Del Webb. This 967-home enclave is set within the larger Continental Ranch master-planned community, yet it also has its own exclusive clubhouse and fitness complex. This lets residents enjoy a wide range of amenities, including the attractions just 15 minutes away in Downtown Tucson.
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With only a two-hour drive separating these Arizona cities, active adults will find plenty to do in both Phoenix and Tucson. Each of these retirement-friendly cities offer sunny skies, beautiful scenery, exciting attractions and amenity-rich communities. Yet there are some differences which are worth considering before relocating or planning a visit.
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Nestled at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, SaddleBrooke is a lovely age-restricted development built by Robson Communities. Unlike most active adult communities which are reserved for residents aged 55 or better, SaddleBrooke welcomes homebuyers as young as 40 years old.
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According to a new report by the AARP, Tucson, Arizona is the “Best Place to Live the Simple Life.” Demographers used statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources to evaluate towns and cities on a variety of criteria such as a low cost of living, geographic diversity, and cities that offered a wide range of activities. The study also took into account the presence of a university or continuing education opportunities, and crime rate. Tucson was an ideal fit based on a number of factors that included a low rate of unemployment, “walkability” and many outdoor amenities. The University of Arizona was also a contributing factor that helped lift Tucson to the top of the list.
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Pulte Homes, owners of the Del Webb brand of homes, recently purchased an unfinished retirement community near Tucson, Arizona from K. Hovnanian Homes (KHOV), for $8 million cash. Four Seasons at Rancho Del Lago in Vail, AZ will be known as Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago, as Pulte Homes takes over ownership. K. Hovnanian, who is the sixth largest builder in the nation, began the project in February 2008. They planned to build a total of 500 homes priced from the upper $100s. After only completing 35 homes, construction by KHOV halted due to the real estate downturn in Tucson and around the nation.
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The editors of the AARP Magazine recently selected its Top Ten Best Places to Live a Simple Life. Cities were selected based on U.S. Census demographics and the final list of 25 was culled further by the editors, based on criterion such as low cost of living and geographic diversity. Other factors included walkability, a low crime rate, and access to the outdoors. Cities with universities were favored, for the flavor and culture they bring, along with employment opportunities that fuel jobs and a strong economy.
The list included:
1. Tucson, Arizona
2. Greenville, South Carolina
3. Montpelier Vermont
4. Logan, Utah
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