Bill Ness's (55places) Blog

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2011 

Modern active adult communities have been around since Del Webb opened Sun City Arizona on January 1, 1960. Over the past 50 years, many developers have stepped in to create communities which support the active lifestyles of older Americans. Despite the sweeping popularity of these amenity-rich, ...
03/31/2011
Just 25 miles from Palm Springs is the charming town of Beaumont, California and Solera at Oak Valley by Del Webb. This intimate sized 55+ community sits at an elevation of 2,600 feet offering beautiful mountain views and an ideal climate. Built between 2003 and 2006, the community is home to jus...
03/30/2011
Leisure World is an attractive Arizona active adult community for residents as young as age 45. Located in Mesa, Arizona, Leisure World is a gated community comprised of 2,624 homes boasting breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains. Through the community are twelve man-made lakes, a post ...
03/29/2011
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee is ideally located just 17 miles from the renowned city of Nashville. Here Tennessee retirees will find a fantastic active adult community boasting luxury amenities and finely crafted homes. Lake Providence by Del Webb opened in 2006 and is planned for 1,069 homes upon compl...
03/28/2011
The ideal climate and natural beauty of St. George, Utah has made it one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Residents enjoy a hot but dry climate with warm summers and mild winters. The area boasts beautiful landscape with gorgeous canyons, mountains and red rocks creating stunning vis...
03/27/2011
About 45 minutes outside Atlanta, Georgia is the tranquil active adult community known as Cresswind at Lake Lanier. The gated community, for residents age 55 and better, is located in the scenic town of Gainesville, Georgia on the shores of Lake Lanier. Almost half of the entire community has bee...
03/26/2011
At Celebration by The Celebration Company (Disney) you’ll feel miles away from Florida thanks to charming mid-century New England design. Celebration is open to residents of all ages yet it appeals to active adults looking for a country club lifestyle just minutes from the Disney amenities in Flo...
03/25/2011
When looking for a place to retire, active adults sometimes assume that a state that does not have state income taxes will be a more affordable place to live. This is not always true. There are many factors which contribute to your total tax burden. Although there are some places where you will n...
03/24/2011
Terra Lago is a stunning California community that while open to residents of all ages is also very appealing to active adults. Built by SunCal Companies, Terra Lago is located in Indio, California on 356 acres right next to the Landmark Golf Club and Shadow Hills. The community opened in 2005 an...
03/23/2011
With 2,513 single family homes and villas in a premiere Nevada location, Del Webb Sun City MacDonald Ranch is one of the most popular active adult communities in Nevada. Built between 1996 and 2001, this 55+ masterpiece boasts amazing views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Set in the town...
03/22/2011