With spectacular golf courses and luxury beach resorts, Palm Beach is a fabulous Florida destination for celebrity travelers and residents. Yet, a trip to Palm Beach doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Active adults on nearly any budget can plan an exciting Palm Beach visit or even find an affordable retirement dream home.

Affordable homes and majestic views of the Superstition Mountains greet active adults at Mountainbrook Village. This lovely community has the tranquility of a remote destination, while still being within 20 to 30 minutes from exciting attractions in areas like Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler. It also offers attractive, low-maintenance homes and amenities including two semi-private golf courses.

Homebuyers are always looking for a great deal, but making a lowball offer runs the risk of losing out on your dream home—even in a buyers’ market. How do you know how low to go when making an offer on a home you want to buy? Is there a formula for knowing how low is too low to go?

Picturesque landscaping and a beautifully appointed clubhouse greet potential homebuyers when they visit Regency at Monroe. This luxury Toll Brothers community is designed for active adults aged 55 and better with elegant homes and a diverse offering of resort-style amenities.

When searching for an ideal 55+ community, active adult homebuyers often begin by comparing available amenities and low-maintenance home designs. Yet they may miss out on some important clues if they fail to look beyond the social calendar to the person in charge of arranging the community events and activities.

Discerning active adults will find elegant homes and luxurious living in The Village at Ironwood. This intimate, gated community is designed to offer a low-maintenance lifestyle with energy-efficient homes and a beautifully appointed clubhouse. Its prime location in California’s Bay Area lets residents enjoy nearby conveniences as well as easy access to San Francisco and the Silicon Valley.

Nestled in California’s Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is a world-famous resort city known for its fabulous recreations including golf, swimming, tennis and horseback riding. Whether planning a visit or a relocation, the Palm Springs area is a fabulous desert retreat for active adults.

Situated in Southwest Florida’s popular Port Charlotte area, Cypress Falls at The Woodlands is an affordable active adult community designed for homeowners aged 55 or better. The community’s spacious clubhouse greets residents with traditional Florida architecture, lush palm trees and an exciting line-up of resort-style amenities.

Ever since the burst of the housing bubble, homeowners and potential homebuyers have been on the lookout for signs that the real estate market is beginning to recover. There are several factors to consider when analyzing the housing market. Real estate experts cite many different statistics which suggest signs of a recovery.

The 2010 opening of Bridgewater by Del Webb brought superb active adult living to Brownstown, Michigan. Set near the shore of Lake Erie, this resort-style active adult community features a luxurious clubhouse, affordable single-family homes and a wide range of amenities.