Monday, September 28, 2009

Active Adult New Homes plus $25,000

Have you guys heard about this? TrilogyLife, one of the foremost active adult new home builders, is running an insane promotion right now.

If you are in the market for an active adult new home AND you like the idea of having a green certified home, you're going to love this.

TrilogyLife is running this promotion called "Greenbacks for Green Homes". They are offering $25,000 in credits and rebates on brand new resort retirement homes that are certified green homes.

They have only set aside $1 Million towards this promotion, so if you want to get in while the gettin's good, check out TrilogyLife today.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Active Adult Home Builders

Avatar Homes - Avatar active adult master planned real estate has been providing development and building for active adults and families for more than 30 years. Avatar Properties has been recognized as one of the premiere master home builders in America for developing numerous incredible neighborhoods both in Central Florida and in Southern Arizona as well. Avatar also offers an endless selection of attractive, affordable and high class homes that look stunning and live even better. Avatar homes fit perfectly and flawlessly into all communities, including desert southwest settings, waterfront settings, wooded settings and even high class golf course settings. If you are looking for more information about Avatar homes and their active adult master planned communities, visit their website to learn more about their current projects.

Alegria Centex - At Alegria Centex you will find the freedom to be whoever you want to be, and to do things the way that you want to do them. When it comes to deciding where to live and how you live, the choices offered by this active adult master planned community are virtually endless. You can select from a wide variety of different amenities and floor plans to create a true dream home that you can call your own. Enjoy the beautiful New Mexico views from your very own patio and enjoy everything that this stunning state has to offer you. Visit the Algeria Centex home page for more information about their current community projects.

Willow Lake - The Willow Lake community is an active adult home community that takes its residents back to a time when everything was simple. Willow Lake is the first adult master planned active retirement community in the area, offering peace of mind with the active adult lifestyle to make one's retirement years as affordable, care free and enjoyable as they possibly can be. The Willow Lake community of active adult new homes sits on more than 70 stunning acres of land in the Louisiana area, offering private home lots with single family homes that can easily be up scaled or downsized to fit the needs of the residents. All construction is high quality, offering open floor plans, tons of storage, and all of the best features of comfort and easy living.

The information that has been cited above was gathered from each individual home builder's personal website in September of 2008, and is considered to be reliable accordingly. If you want to find out more information about active adult new homes for sale as well as new active adult home subdivisions, you should visit each home builder online.


Article Provided By: Paul Escobedo

Paul is a principal of NewHomesSection.com. Search new home builders and new home communities today!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Fun Loving and Active Adult Retirement Communities Are a Luxury to Consider

Retirement is a happy time of life, and active assisted living neighborhoods give retirees the chance to be around same-minded people. As I am quickly gaining on my retirement time of life, my thoughts keep turning to just these kinds of neighborhoods. But where do I start looking to find the right one to suit my wants and desires?

My search initially began on the internet to check out the most sought after areas of the country to retire to. However, I found that my hunt didn't have to be concentrated only to the continental United States, since there are many very nice active retirement neighborhoods in more tropical areas like Mexico and Hawaii And if I did want to retire within the boundaries of my home state, there are neighborhoods all over that cater only to retired people. It's neat to have the option of looking for the perfect community in any area around the globe right from the comfort of home.

One of the most chosen types of active retirement neighborhoods is the golf course living community. These private access places are usually located in beautiful landscapes with lush green fairways and even wildlife in some areas. The golfers community is quite often located in the warmer southern states, but a few states in the north have some nice choices as well.

Another added benefit of many active retirement communities is the availability of maintained for you homes. Let's face it: the golden years are not the time to be pushing a lawnmower around, so I want a place where someone else will do the mowing for me. The cost of these services are generally included in the homeowners' fees for the community. Why do that when you can spend your golden years doing what you like to do instead of what you have to do.

Most retired people also want to be in a location that offers plenty of choices in terms of stuff to do since the years after a exhaustive career are the ones you want to spend sitting back and enjoying. Many communities will offer their share of perks like hot tubs, clubhouses, and areas to shop to keep everyone busy doing the activities they love most.

One of the things I am really looking forward to about retirement is eating out regularly, so I am searching for active adult neighborhoods that will be surrounded by plenty of gourmet restaurants. Searching for communities online will allow me to simply find places that fit all the requirements I've laid out here.

Your golden years are a perfect time to sit back and enjoy the roses, enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee whenever you choose, and indulge in activities that you truly enjoy. The right active retirement communities can help you enjoy your golden years in total rest and relaxation, so get online and seek your new home now!


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Article Source: Frank L. Froggatt

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

What is an Over-55 Community?

What is an over 55 community? There are persons just coming into the age of 45 to 55, who want to know. The 55 applies to age. You have to be age 55 and over to live in these communities. These communities are often referred to as age-restricted communities. By law, they must meet certain standards for seniors, and, if it is an over-55 community, it needs to be posted as such. You won't understand or appreciate the many benefits of these types of communities until you reach age 55, but it is good to explore them while you are younger. This is part of retirement planning which should be started as early as possible.

Most community rules say at least one person needs to be 55. However, the rules usually state that the
second person, if there is one, cannot be less than a certain age. There are further rules that apply to very young persons, usually under the age of 19. If the rules say "anyone under 19 cannot live there," then anyone under that age cannot live there as a full-time resident. These rules will usually allow a person under age 19 to reside there for a short period of time only--usually up to 3 months, but rules vary so you need to inquire.

These communities offer a quiet, and more secure setting, as many are gated. If security is important, ask what type of security is provided. The best is a 24-hour manned security gate with patrols. This gives seniors a little more peace of mind and less to worry about whether they are at home or away.

Often you hear these communities are for retirees and are referred to as "retirement communities," but you do not have to be retired to live there--just meet the age limits and, of course, be financially qualified. Many people over 55 living in these communities are still working--usually around 50%. These communities are also known as active adult communities for good reason--the residents are still very active with amenities to meet their needs.

Some of the amenities at these communities include pools, clubhouses, restaurants, clubs, golf course, tennis, fitness centers, and walking trails. Many have additional amenities such as gardens, woodworking shops, computer centers, fishing lakes, boating, movies, and library. Not all communities have all features so this is something to ask about.

Programs may include Wellness Centers, medical centers, partnering with colleges, travel, and guest speakers. On-site features may include a village shopping center that you can walk to with everything you need conveniently nearby--grocery store, cleaners, post office, bank and a variety of restaurants.

There are strict rules about nuisances such as loud music--these rules depend on your community. As you age, these things become much more important to alleviate stress and noise in your life. You can age gracefully in these communities. Not until you are older do you realize how important these communities are. Services and conveniences become necessary as our bodies age.

Most of these communities do not offer personal medical assistance. Most people living at these communities who need additional assistance hire a medical personal aide. There are also community programs to reach the elderly to bring meals and drive them to medical appointments or grocery stores. If you need more assistance, you may wish to look into assisted living, independent or lifecare communities, which usually have a higher age limit.

Over-55 communities can be found as a home purchase or rental. Over-55 rentals are called senior apartments. There are also rental single homes, cottages, and villas, but these are rarer. Some over-55 apartments are for low-income residents. The age limit on these may be higher and you are required to meet certain income requirements. They fill up fast and usually have waiting lists to get in. These are great if you have to live in an area that you cannot afford.

There are also over-55 mobile home communities, manufactured homes communities, equestrian communities and college-linked communities. Each community is different. Most will have a Visit program of some type to "try-out" the community before you buy. So what is an over-55 community--a place, whether you are still working or retired, where your daily needs, as a person over-55, can be met.


Article Provided By:

Carol Fena, Realtor and Webmaster for http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com

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