December 2013

Open to residents of all ages, Mizner Country Club offers a fabulous retreat for active adults in Delray Beach, Florida. This Toll Brothers community features upscale single-family homes, an elegant clubhouse and a variety of resort-style amenities.

Sometimes your home just needs a bit of TLC to be desirable enough to sellers and ensure a purchase. These repairs are pretty small scale but could make a large impact. Take a look at these affordable fixes to sell your home fast.

Scottsdale, Arizona, has been a popular retirement destination for many years. Active adults looking for an intimate, well-established community in this fabulous area won't want to miss Heritage Village IV.

Each January, millions of Americans ring in the new year with resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. However, New Year's resolutions can be about more than fitting into a smaller dress size or pumping up your biceps. If you are looking for inspiration, check out these New Year resolution ideas.

In Indio, California, Sun City Shadow Hills offers a fabulous retirement destination for active adults who dream of living in the Coachella Valley. Resort-style amenities throughout the community include two impressive clubhouses, 36 holes of golf, hobby and game rooms, and more.

Active adults who want to retire to the mountains may love the scenic communities in the Eastern Tennessee area. East Tennessee is a part of Appalachia. It is often called the birthplace of country music, and it is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Parke at Ocean Pines is a well-established active adult community in the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore. While this lovely neighborhood has just 503 homes, residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities including an exclusive, on-site clubhouse and many recreations.

In 2013, home prices rose, the home inventory bottomed out, and there were now fewer available short sales and foreclosures than this time last year. Interest rates are continuing to slowly rise and there is an upswing in new construction homes.

In Wall Township, New Jersey, residents can enjoy low-maintenance living and resort-style amenities in Four Seasons at Wall. Four Seasons at Wall features luxurious homes, yet its smaller size gives the neighborhood plenty of small-town charm.

Beloved Christmas songs may be covered by today's popular pop artists, but many Baby Boomers remember growing up when these favorites were first released. The 1940s and 1950s were a boom period for Christmas songs with the introduction of hits like The Christmas Song, Silver Bells, White Christmas and Winter Wonderland.