Category: News & Trends
Active adult communities and 55+ trends are always evolving. Builders and developers are constantly pushing the envelope to offer retirees and active adults new and exciting amenities. You'll find the latest trends and news surrounding both here so you'll know everything you need to in order to make an informed decision.
- Manufactured homes are built in a factory. This almost-complete house is then wrapped in plastic and transported in sections to the property, where final construction takes place. A local contractor will put the pieces on a permanent foundation and attach the home to electric, water, and sewer connections.
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- There's no shortage of concerns when building a home, but by understanding your unique circumstances and by working closely with your home builder, you'll be able to get a fairly accurate idea of how long you'll have to wait before your home is ready for move-in.
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- These tenured homeowners have lived in the same home many years, but which cities are these deeply-rooted homeowners living in? We were curious to find out, so we analyzed Census Bureau housing data to determine which cities have the largest number of homeowners who have lived in the same home for 30 years or more.
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- As 2019 drew to a close, we looked back at another year of articles on 55places.com to gain some insight into what our readers found the most informative and interesting. It's clear to us that our readers are seeking a rich and satisfying experience in an active adult community while also possessing a keen eye for value.
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- There are many names for communities designed for adults over 55. Sometimes, they're called active adult communities, implying no age restriction on the residents. Retirement communities are for retirees who usually need a higher level of care, and age-restricted communities are often referred to as 55+ communities.
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- All the excellent reasons to choose a Florida retirement are well-known and probably over-documented. One of the other benefits to living in Florida is that you get to vacation in some fairly outstanding places without leaving the state.
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- Odds are if you've landed on 55Places.com, you or someone you know is getting close to retirement. Congratulations! We've come up with several points to consider along with a few retirement party ideas to help get you thinking about one of life's most satisfying celebrations.
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- It's often said that buying a home is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your life. The importance of that decision guides much of the decision-making here at 55places.com, and we want to provide an unbiased and straightforward list of the pros and cons of living in an active adult community.
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- Unpacking and understanding the costs associated with purchasing and owning a manufactured home is the first place to start if buying a manufactured home is something you might be interested in. There are certainly different factors to consider, but the upshot is that it'll almost certainly save you money.
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- In the last decade, however, there has been something of a revolution in home design centered around smart home technology. While this was once a feature of electronics trade shows and high-end homes, smart home technology has now become available to a greater number of homebuyers through reductions in price.
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