Active adults looking for a small-town setting in the Northern California area may fall in love with Woodbridge by Del Webb. This beautiful age-restricted community is set in Manteca, within close proximity of shopping centers, restaurants, regional parks, golf courses and medical facilities. The community also offers plenty of on-site recreations to support a healthy, active lifestyle.

For active adults who are downsizing from a large family home, many have trouble deciding between an attached or detached home as they compare price and maintenance options to the freedom of a single-family home. What are some things to consider when making this decision?

With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and a luxurious, amenity-rich clubhouse, Heritage at Eagle Bend brings resort-style living to Aurora, Colorado. The beautiful Lennar development is built around the rolling greens of its own 18-hole golf course, though the community offers plenty of recreations for non-golfers as well.

While younger adults may dream of one day retiring to a life of leisure, many older adults are realizing that there are many benefits to putting off retirement or never retiring at all. Continuing a career during your retirement years can provide a sense of purpose, offer health benefits and help maintain financial security.

Solera is a small Del Webb community in Chandler, Arizona--30 minutes southeast of Phoenix--with big active adult appeal. The 55+ community contains just 1,149 single-family homes, smaller than many active adult communities in the Phoenix area.

Active adults looking to retire in Northern California may find what they're looking for in Lincoln, just 30 miles northeast of Sacramento. While the city is certainly growing, it has retained a small-town feel, particularly in the areas surrounding Historic Downtown Lincoln.

Stone Creek is a Central Florida community that welcomes active adults with a wide range of amenities and recreational activities. This 55+ community, set in the charming city of Ocala, offers many different floor plans so residents can choose their ideal home for retirement.

Owning a home is one of the largest investments many adults will ever make. In an effort to make a sound investment, homebuyers and sellers will often turn to the real estate section of the local paper or online news sources. However, current headlines aren’t necessarily giving you an accurate picture of today’s real estate market.

Located 40 miles north of Atlanta, near the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Village at Deaton Creek is a Del Webb community which welcomes active adults with true Georgia charm. Resort-style amenities in the Village at Deaton Creek include a spacious clubhouse, sports courts and a fishing lake, while homes provide desirable upgrades for luxurious living.

Active adults looking for a way to stay in shape can enjoy numerous health benefits by taking up swimming. This great activity burns calories and builds muscle, while still being easy on joints. Active adult communities are prime destinations for swimmers.