Sun City Apple Valley welcomes active adults to Southern California’s beautiful Inland Empire. With plans for just 1,700 homes, this community is smaller than many Del Webb developments, yet its two spacious clubhouses have plenty of amenities to support an active adult lifestyle.

With picturesque scenery and a thriving urban core, Greensboro, North Carolina, offers modern attractions and plenty of historic charm. The city’s prime location at the intersection of I-85 and I-40 is less than 90 minutes from Raleigh and under an hour from the Virginia border. Its distinctive neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs provide a great destination for active adult visitors and relocating retirees.

Active adults looking for an intimate community in Southeast Florida may find their dream home at Rialto. This Lennar development is open to residents of all ages, but its inviting clubhouse and ranch-style homes are sure to appeal to older homebuyers. The prime location in Jupiter also puts residents minutes from the beach in the heart of Palm Beach County.

As one of the country’s top retirement hot spots, Arizona offers a wide variety of active adult communities. Homebuyers looking for large, resort-style developments have no trouble finding impressive destinations with beautifully appointed clubhouses, golf courses, tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness centers and luxurious homes. Here is a look at five of our favorite Arizona communities.

Set along the Jersey Shore, in Ocean County, Sea Breeze at Lacey is an age-restricted community which welcomes active adults aged 55 or better. This lovely new community boasts a prime coastal location, luxurious single-family homes and a spacious clubhouse with amenities that support a healthy, active lifestyle.

Main-level living is popular with active adult homebuyers for its convenience and easy maintenance. However, a finished basement provides additional living space which can be used in a variety of ways. For many homeowners, it’s the perfect place for hobby rooms, guest rooms and storage space. A finished basement also adds to a home’s value.

With resort-style amenities and beautiful single-family homes, Campanas at Cibolo Canyon is a gated, open-age community which appeals to active adult homebuyers. The development was opened in 2007 by Sitterle Homes as a quiet enclave within the larger Cibolo Canyon community. Its Spanish-style architecture and lovely grounds create a fabulous retirement setting in the suburbs of San Antonio.

Less than 20 miles south of Denver, Colorado’s Highlands Ranch area is becoming a popular place for active adult retirees. This master-planned community spreads across 22,000 acres and has a population of about 96,000. Its scenic location is an ideal place for outdoor recreations, while local attractions include golf courses and state-of-the-art recreation centers.

Opened in 1960, Sun City has the distinction of being the country’s first 55+ active adult community. This Arizona development was designed by Del Webb as an ideal retirement destination where active adults could enjoy resort-style amenities and low-maintenance homes. The community has since expanded to include more than 26,000 homes, 11 golf courses and numerous amenity centers.

While homebuyers can still find some great deals on new homes, the shifting market is putting many sellers in a better position to move quickly. Limited inventory has helped increase demand and homeowners who have been hesitant to sell may now find themselves in a position to list their homes.