Category: Awards
Whether it's a monthly ranking based on sales or popularity or a yearly award based on a wide range of data, 55places.com showcases the best active adult communities and 55+ lifestyle trends here. Find out which communities come in No. 1 across a multitude of categories and who the latest award-winners are.
- Active adult communities could be considered the pinnacle of retirement for some homebuyers. From sprawling landscapes, to abundant amenities, and plenty of home styles in various regions, there is so much to do and so many places to go. Here are 10 of the largest developments across the nation.
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- At the start of a new decade, many of the most renowned builders have announced new developments across the country. To help you find your next home, we made a list of some of the best new communities breaking ground, hosting grand opening ceremonies, or starting sales in the coming year.
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- Our 2020 list of the 50 best-selling 55+ communities is the most unique best-selling list to date, with juggernaut communities as well as some that have never made the list before. Let's take a look at 2020's best-selling active adult communities in the country.
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- 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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- Arizona remains as popular as ever as a retirement destination for active adults. The first active adult community, after all, was Sun City. The state's warm climate is a big part of its attraction, as are the tax advantages for retirees. Here is a list of the best-selling Arizona communities in 2019.
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- With warm weather, fine beaches, and abundant golf course, active adult communities in Florida have been selling as quickly as you'd expect them to, but which communities are really in demand? We've listed the top 10 best-selling communities in Florida in 2019 as well as their homes, amenities, and lifestyles.
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- Each month at 55places.com, we examine monthly sales data in order to see which communities sell the best at any given point throughout the year. Since December represents the end of another year, it offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on the best-selling communities at the end of 2019.
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- To create our shortlist for Community of Year, we rated communities based on previous awards the communities had won, the popularity of the community, how good the community's location was as an affordable place to retire, and if the community had made any innovation or upgrades in the last year.
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- This year, to determine the winner, we took into consideration a community's desirable and affordable location, any major or unique upgrades made in the last year, and rankings on previous awards posts such as our best-selling and most popular awards. By those metrics, the clear winner is On Top of the World in Ocala, Florida.
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- Every year several dozen active adult communities open their doors to residents who get to enjoy the new amenities first and build the community's lifestyle from the ground up. This year is no different. Take a look for yourself and discover the new homes available in these popular communities.
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