May 2012

Nestled just five miles north of downtown Palm Springs, Four Seasons at Palm Springs welcomes active adults with sweeping mountain vistas, lush palm trees and lovely water features. The spectacular, mission-style clubhouse provides a wide range of resort-style amenities, while the community’s prime location puts it in close proximity of many golf courses, restaurants, shops and other attractions.

Remember the last time you moved your sofa and discovered how the carpet had faded? Or perhaps you’ve recently replaced your 20-year-old boob tube with a current LED model and sit in awe as you watch the stunning clarity of Dancing With The Stars. The fact is, things change over time but the change can be so slow that it can be imperceptible in the short run. Unless you carefully inspect your situation and contrast it to a contemporary version, you may be living a steadily eroding lifestyle without even realizing it.

Set in a popular Phoenix area, in Sun City West, Corte Bella is an upscale Deb Webb active adult community which boasts luxurious homes, spacious recreation centers and a championship golf course. This landscaped development was designed to support an active lifestyle for residents aged 55 or better.

Located along the state's Central Atlantic Coast, Florida's Treasure Coast stretches from the Sebastian Inlet down to North Palm Beach. Its beautiful shoreline is protected by sandbars and barrier islands, and the area also features many rivers, lagoons, and nature preserves.

Opened in 2007, Vineyards on Lake Wylie is a beautiful community which is open to all ages, yet particularly appealing to active adults. Though the community has retained a rural atmosphere, with scenic beauty including 1.2 miles of Lake Wylie shoreline.

California has a reputation for being an expensive place to live, but that doesn't mean active adults can't find affordable options in the Golden State. There are many active adult communities found throughout California which offer homes for less than $200,000.

Nestled on 154 acres in Berlin, New Jersey, Braddock Preserve is an active adult community which welcomes residents aged 55 or better. Its lovely main-entry boulevard, scenic pond and attractive landscaping greets residents and visitors with suburban charm, while its spacious clubhouse offers an exciting line-up of amenities and social activities.

Not all 55+ communities have a golf course, but they are often associated with active adult living. While there are lots of benefits to living in a golf course community, homebuyers often wonder if this popular amenity will actually increase a home's property value.

Set in Boynton Beach, South Florida, Cascade Lakes features luxurious homes nestled amid eight spectacular scenic lakes. This popular active adult community also highlights many social and recreational amenities within its spacious clubhouse and throughout its picturesque grounds.

While some retirees turn to coastal regions like Florida or California, many active adults prefer the thriving communities found throughout the Chicago area. This popular area features a blend of exciting urban attractions, with the scenic beauty of Chicago's picturesque suburbs.