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 and 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.

Resort-style amenities at Campanas at Cibolo Canyon draw active adults to Texas retirement communities. Its Spanish-style architecture and lovely grounds create a fabulous retirement setting in the suburbs of San Antonio. Read on at 55places.com

Highlands Ranch is one of the master-planned active senior communities/active adult communities drawing retirees to Colorado. Read on at 55Places.com.

Sun City Arizona is the first active adult community and still one of the best. 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. Contact 55Places.com for more information on this ideal location.

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.