Designed for active adults aged 55 or better, Potomac Green enjoys a lovely location in Northern Virginia’s western suburbs. This mid-sized active adult community features a diverse range of homes and an exciting line-up of amenities, while its great location puts it within easy access of both Washington D.C. and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

There are many benefits to buying a new construction home. You can choose your own floor plans, upgrades and finishes to make your home truly your own. Yet homebuyers who are purchasing their first new construction may have concerns about what it is like working with new home builders.

Victoria Gardens is a 55+ golf community which offers low-maintenance homes, a small-town atmosphere and an impressive line-up of amenities. This age-restricted community enjoys a prime Central Florida location in DeLand, within easy reach of shopping malls and daily conveniences.

Active adults who love Charlotte, North Carolina, may want to expand their home search to the nearby suburb of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Just across the state line, this lovely small town has a beautiful climate, great active adult communities and plenty of southern charm.

Palm trees and luxurious residences greet discerning homebuyers at Talega Gallery. Set in Orange County’s beautiful San Clemente, Talega Gallery is a gated community which offers an exclusive club lifestyle to residents aged 55 or better. Outside its gates, the South Orange County coast provides an array of posh retail centers, fine restaurants and sunny beaches.

As the builder behind the luxurious Trilogy active adult communities, Shea Homes has plenty of experience with knowing what older adults want in a home. Their Shea Green Certified homes have provided popular floor plans and energy-efficient systems since 2007. Yet the builder’s new SheaXero package takes efficiency a step further to create a “no electric bill” home.

Set in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Whittingham is a well-established community with a prime location just 30 minutes from Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore. This lovely, 600-home development has all the amenities homebuyers have come to expect in an active adult community, including a spacious clubhouse, an active social calendar and resort-style recreations like tennis and golf.

While rolling hills and tree-lined fairways may provide lovely scenic views, many homeowners are willing to forgo an on-site golf course if it leads to lower community fees. Non-golfers are likely to be more interested in other community amenities, while some resident golfers prefer to live in a popular golf area where they can play at several nearby courses.

Tucked between the North Georgia Mountains and the bustling city of Atlanta, Soleil Laurel Canyon is an age-restricted community which invites residents to create their own active lifestyle. The spacious clubhouse and beautiful grounds provide all the amenities needed to meet a diverse range of interests.

Located about 20 miles east of Phoenix, Mesa is a desert hot spot for retiring active adults. This bustling city has a population of around 460,000, making it the third largest city in Arizona, after Phoenix and Tucson. Mesa also has a rich cultural history, friendly neighborhoods and plenty of attractions which appeal to active adult visitors and residents alike.