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  • How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

    by Karl Schuster on February 1st, 2020

    Going into the homebuying process, you should know how long it takes to close on a house so you're prepared and you don't feel pressure to rush this weighty decision. We hope that by the end of this article, you'll have a clear idea of how long it takes to close on a house and the steps involved.

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    • Homebuying
    • Resources

  • New Community Alert: Heritage at Asante in Surprise, Arizona

    by Mike Gerrard on January 31st, 2020
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    A new 55+ active adult community is coming to Surprise, Arizona. Ground was broken on Heritage at Asante in May 2019, and the Lennar Homes community is scheduled to open in early 2020. Pre-selling is now available, and visits can be scheduled. The community will have 1,500 homes in four models.

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    • 55places News
    • Arizona
    • Central Arizona
    • Heritage at Asante
    • New Community Alert
    • Phoenix Area

  • The Best Places to Retire for Health Care

    by Maddy Crozier on January 31st, 2020

    When planning for retirement, one of the most important factors for many active adults is the availability and accessibility of high-quality health care. Whether retiring in their home state or across the country, most homebuyers seek nearby hospitals and medical centers that provide superior senior health care.

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    • Arizona
    • Austin-Georgetown Area
    • Charleston Area
    • Connecticut
    • Florida
    • Hartford Area
    • Jacksonville Area
    • Mesa
    • Naples-Bonita Springs Area
    • Pennsylvania
    • Philadelphia Area
    • South Carolina
    • Texas
    • Virginia
    • Williamsburg Area

  • The Active Adult Guide to Travel and Vacations

    by Sean Keeley on January 31st, 2020

    According to the 2019 55places National Housing Survey, 67 percent of active adults plan to spend most of their money during retirement on travel and vacations. That was by far the most popular selection, providing clear insight into what's important to many active adults today.

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    • Active Adult Guides
    • Activities
    • Lifestyle
    • Resources

  • The Best-Selling Master-Planned Communities With 55+ Communities

    by Kristina Gaddy on January 31st, 2020
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    While many age-restricted communities stand alone, others have the benefit of being located within a larger master-planned community. If this sounds like the best of both worlds to you, take a look at the top 10 master-planned communities with 55+ communities.

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    • Arizona
    • Artisan Lakes
    • Cadence
    • California
    • Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch
    • Del Webb Lakewood Ranch
    • Del Webb Nocatee
    • Del Webb Ponte Vedra
    • Encore at Eastmark
    • Florida
    • Garden Park at Daybreak
    • Idaho
    • Nevada
    • Regency at Summerlin
    • Siena
    • SpringHouse Village
    • Sun City Summerlin
    • The Villages
    • Travata
    • Trilogy in Summerlin
    • Utah

  • New California 55+ Communities in 2019

    by Elizabeth Kang on January 31st, 2020

    Living in a new 55+ community means amenities will be top-notch, and the home styles will be contemporary and modern. If you're considering a new home in sunny California, read on to discover three new 55+ communities that have recently opened in the Golden State.

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    • Bay Area
    • California
    • Enclave at Mission Falls
    • Esperanza
    • Inland Empire
    • Northern California
    • Southern California
    • Summit at Liberty

  • Texas Communities With Woodworking Shops

    by Audrey Sellers on January 30th, 2020

    For active adults who enjoy creating or building with their own hands, living in a community with a woodworking shop is ideal. If you want to live in a Texas community with a woodworking shop, we'll highlight four communities that allow active adults to work on wood projects right in their own neighborhood.

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    • Austin-Georgetown Area
    • Central Texas
    • Dallas Fort Worth Area
    • North Texas
    • Rio Grande Valley
    • Robson Ranch Texas
    • Siesta Retirement Village
    • Southern Texas
    • Sun City Texas
    • Sunshine Country Club Estates
    • Texas

  • The Best-Selling New Jersey Communities in 2019

    by Ellen Kershner on January 30th, 2020

    It's time to see which active adult neighborhoods sold the best in New Jersey. With high-quality health care, proximity to major metro areas, and outstanding shopping, New Jersey is popular among active adults. Here is our list of the state's top 10 best-selling communities in 2019.

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    • Atlantic County
    • Canal Walk
    • Central New Jersey
    • Clearbrook
    • Concordia
    • Four Seasons at Smithville
    • Greenbriar
    • Holiday City at Berkeley
    • Leisure Village East
    • Leisure Village NJ
    • Leisure Village West
    • Middlesex County
    • New Jersey
    • Ocean County
    • Somerset County
    • Southern New Jersey
    • Westlake Golf & Country Club

  • What Active Adults Can Get for $300k in Central Florida

    by Cari Oleskewicz on January 30th, 2020

    While many people envision retirement on the coast, Central Florida has plenty to offer, especially for buyers who prefer freshwater lakes to salty oceans. We found five active adult communities in the region that offer comfort, amenities, and low-maintenance living as well as homes for sales under $300k.

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    • Central Florida
    • Del Webb Orlando
    • Florida
    • Lake Ashton
    • Lakeland-Winter Haven Area
    • Orlando-Kissimmee Area
    • Solivita
    • Stonecrest
    • Summerfield Area
    • Trilogy at Ocala Preserve

  • Active Adult Communities Closest to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    by Mike Gerrard on January 30th, 2020

    Some retirees take every opportunity to travel once they have no restrictions on their holiday time. If you're retiring to Arizona and want to be close to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, there are a number of active adult communities within easy reach.

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    • Ahwatukee Retirement Village
    • Apache Wells
    • Arizona
    • Central Arizona
    • Golden Keys
    • Phoenix Area
    • Scottsdale Shadows

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