Our Fab 46! - Retirement South
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Our Fab 46! - Retirement South
April/May/June 2010 Our Fab 46! Active Adult (55+) Community Special Issue 21 Affordable Spots To Conserve Cash Fashion Tips for 50+ Women Tasks to Tackle When you “Retire” www.MoveToMyTown.com • www.retiresouth.com SIMPLICITY • BEAUTY • COMFORT • TRADITION N O I T C U R T S N RS! O C - FFE E R O P Golf since 1963… Now a new master planned residential community, surrounding the existing Meadowbrook Golf Club. Beginning Phase One. Home Sites overlooking the golf course, woodlands, and mountains from $52,900 to $124,000. Patio Homes from $242,000. Calvert Commons Patio Home Meadowbrook Golf Club • Carolina Hills at Meadowbrook 1211 Meadowbrook Road • Rutherfordton, NC 28139 1-866-478-4646 Toll Free • 828-447-4646 www.carolinahills.net • info@carolinahills.net get some new 55+ tools Housing, Retiree Relocation, Marketing/Advertising, Services Isn’t It Time to Fill Your Business Toolbox with Ideas to Capitalize on America’s Most Affluent and Fastest Growing Consumer Market? Come Re-Define Your 55+ Strategy Blueprint! Re-Energize your Plans and Ideas at the 11th Annual National Active Retirement Association (NARA) Business Conference Want to get some new tools to better serve the exploding 55+ market? Looking to better understand the wants and needs of this dominant consumer segment? Want to take a few days to learn, network and reflect on the direction of your 55+ strategy? If so, you will not want to miss the 2010 NARA Power Tools annual business conference Oct. 20-22 at the Convention Center in Columbia, SC’s resurgent downtown Vista entertainment district. 11TH ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20-22, 2010 COLUMBIA, SC CONVENTION CENTER National and regional experts will be on hand to provide vital information you’ll need for your optimal success.You don’t go into a once-in-a-lifetime construction project without the right plans and tools. Come get reenergized and be prepared to rethink and re-design your marketing, building and development plans. NARA has been a trusted leader in providing vital information and networking for over 10 years. NARA attendees rave about the annual conference meetings which have attracted participants and speakers from across the United States and as far as Mexico. www.retirementlivingnews.com • info@retiresouth.com April/May/June 2010 6 Table of Contents page 5 Publisher’s/Editor’s Note Our Fab 46! 5 50+ Fashion Dos and Don’ts Active Adult (55+) Community Special Issue 23 Tackling “Tasks” in “Retirement” List of Advertisers Carolina Hills, Rutherfordton, NC....................................................Page 2 National Active Retirement Association (NARA).................Page 3 Meridian, Mississippi.................................................................................Page 7 Lakeside Realty – Norris Lake, Tennessee.................................Page 9 www.FreeLandList.com........................................................................Page 10 John Lucas, Architect.............................................................................Page 10 Bermuda Village, Advance, NC (CCRC).....................................Page 11 Soleil Laurel Canyon, Canton, GA (AAC).................................Page 12 Sun City Carolina Lakes, near Charlotte, NC (AAC).........Page 14 Del Webb Carolina Preserve at Amberly, Cary, NC (AAC).............................................................................................Page 15 Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC (AAC)..................Page 17 Seasons at Price Creek West, Murrells Inlet, SC (AAC).........................................................................Page 19 4 Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 Cascades at World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL (AAC).........................................................................Page 19 Del Webb Lake Providence, Mt. Juliet, TN (AAC)..............Page 23 Tribute/True Homes.......................................................................Pages 24-25 Lake Ridge, Ft. Mill, SC.................................................................Pages 24-25 Newport Lakes, Rock Hill, SC..................................................Pages 24-25 Wakefield, Indianland, SC..........................................................Pages 24-25 Edgewater, Lancaster, SC...........................................................Pages 24-25 State of Arkansas.......................................................................................Page 26 Toledo Bend Lake Country (Louisiana)....................................Page 27 Lancaster County, SC.....................................................................Pages 28-29 Bailey’s Glen, Cornelius, NC (AAC)...............................................Page 30 Fitzgerald, GA Convention and Visitor’s Bureau...............Page 31 Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC....................................................Page 32 publisher’s note Dan Owens Publisher/Executive Editor comments@retiresouth.com Sherrie Norris Senior Sales & Marketing Consultant snorris@retiresouth.com Corporate Imagination Graphic Design Irene Salema Office Manager Courtney McLaughlin Contributing Writer Marian Ingram Relocation Director Retirement Lifestyles™ is published by Senior Living Associates, Inc. Send submissions or comments to P.O. Box 11968, Charlotte, NC 28220. Any information submitted will be considered for publication, but Retirement Lifestyles™ cannot be responsible for such submissions. © 2010 Retirement Lifestyles™. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Mailed copies of Retirement Lifestyles™ are $6 each prepaid. While every effort has been made to verify all info mation herein, the publisher cannot guarantee such accuracy. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Comments or Suggestions? Please write to: Dan Owens, Publisher Retirement Lifestyles™ P.O. Box 11968 Charlotte, NC 28220 toll free: (888) 742-7362 e-mail: comments@retiresouth.com PROUD MEMBER OF NARA National Active Retirement Association I have always loved Spring and early Summer in the South. About this time, the lawnmowers are being cranked up, golf outings and outdoor walks become a joy again and people’s attitudes seem uplifted as we emerge from the dreary winter months. People also are making travel plans. Travel may take you to the beach, an amusement park, a visit with out of town family or just a leisurely adventure. Or, you combine a little “business” with pleasure, taking a trip to investigate a move to a new location. Finding a new spot does take more effort than making a casual weekend trip. There is detective work involved, a narrowing of potential spots that takes time and research. Then, when you take off, you have a roadmap, a plan of where to go and what to look for. At Retirement Lifestyles, we have seen over and over that a sound, well-researched move can positively change your life. A new climate, new friends, new activities and a new residence can help you create an exciting and fulfilling lifestyle. And, in some cases, moving to a lesser expensive place can help your nest egg last longer as well. Hence, in this edition of Retirement Lifestyles, we take a look at 46 top Active Adult Communities you may want to put on your shopping list. A few offer active living with other medical services nearby. But, most feature active, wonderful 55+ living that often maximizes people’s outlook and enriches their life. We hope you enjoy this and other features in this edition of Retirement Lifestyles. As always, email us with your questions or fill out the business reply cards in the center of this magazine for more information. If you are interested in moving, our great relocation department can help assist you at retirementlifestyles@hotmail.com. Here’s to a great Spring/Summer! Dan Owens, Publisher 50+ Fashion Do’s and Dont’s Don’ts 1. Don’t get too skinny (think Nan Kempner, who looks like a “Best dressed” bag of bones) and don’t gain too much weight! 2. Don’t wear baggy, shapeless clothes. 3. Don’t wear ditsy and fussy prints like tiny florals. 4. Don’t wear overdone, fussy styles or details (gold buttons, gold trim, etc.). They are terribly aging. 5. Don’t think you have to wear skirt suits to look well dressed. Even though they may be “in,” some skirt suits can be very aging. Pants are generally much more youthful, so a better choice would be a pantsuit or a pant and coat ensemble. 6. D on’t shy away from all black. It looks great, especially when textures are mixed: leather, crocodile, patent, fur, vinyl (this lightens it up a bit and gives it life). 7. Don’t expose your upper arms and neck: these are both tricky areas for most women over a certain age. 8. Don’t wear your skirts too short. 9. Don’t overdo the grooming. Helmet hair, and too much color — red nails, red lips, eye shadow and blush (especially when used together) -- are terribly aging. 10. Don’t think you have to cut your hair: a chic ponytail always looks smart and youthful. 11. Don’t wear fussy, frilly evening attire. Go for tailored instead! 12. Don’t wear shawls (too granny) or capes. 13. Don’t overdo the glitz! Despite the fact that maximalism is in right now, you don’t want to look like a Christmas tree! Do’s 1. Think young. Be unpredictable. 2. Effect a natural look in beauty. 3. Choose solids: camel, red, gray, khaki and especially black and white. In fact, when in doubt, go for black and white. You can’t go wrong with this combo. Think Tom Ford for YSL: eternally elegant, modern chic. 4. Go for bold, classic patterns in black and white: houndstooth checks, stripes, argyles. They are very “snappy,” as Bill Blass would say! 5. Choose classic shapes (they’re “snappy,” too!) Shirtdresses, trench coats, pea jackets, car coats, balmacans, jean jackets and jeans are eternally youthful in spirit. 6. Go for unfussy chic: minimalist, functional designs and details. (Hint: zippers are far more youthful than aging gold buttons). 7. Wear short skirts if you have good legs (but not too short — they should fall around the knee). 8. Invest in several fitted black turtlenecks! They are indispensable, flatter everyone and they always look great for day or night. 9. And finally, follow the old adage: Aging is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 5 These communities got our attention – and we bet they’ll get yours Spring Forward… To A New Home & A New Life! I f you are familiar with the saying, “There’s something for everyone,” then you can relate to our extensive list of communities that cater to the retirement and second home set. Below is a fantastic mix of places all over the south with one thing in common – they got the attention of the Retirement Lifestyles staff! We didn’t restrict this list to age restricted 55+ active adult communities – although they are well represented in our list. We included communities with no age requirements and still others with specific neighborhoods reserved for those lucky enough to be 55 and older. 6 Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 Looking for a golf community, one near a college campus, want to be out in the middle of nowhere or close to everything? We’ve got it all. Information was compiled from our Relocation Department, which includes our Relocation Director Marian Ingram, our editorial and sales staff as well as experts in the field, marketing teams and websites. If you have a suggestion for a top Active Adult Community to be included into a future edition, please let us know. If you are looking to move now and want more personal service and advice, call us at toll free (888)742-7362 or email us at dowens@retiresouth.com. Someone will call you back to discuss your search and help you find the right spot! We hope you enjoy Retirement Lifestyles Magazine’s Top 46 Active Adult Communities. (Note: Price and facts listed were gathered from personal interviews, internet listings, surveys and other sources considered reliable. We cannot guarantee absolute accuracy, but we have provided the most accurate data and information we had access to at the time this article was written. Please keep in mind at the time this article was written that demand and prices in a number of communities appeared to be rising.) ALABAMA Somerby of Mobile (Formal Retirement Community) www.somerbyofwestmobile.com Mobile, AL Somerby is dedicated to wellness, illness prevention, and personalized care for all residents, including incidental assistance to independent living, assisted living and memory care, respite care, hospice and special services. In addition, the Somerby Travel Club gives residents access to exciting attractions at sister communities in Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; and Charleston, SC. Spend up to seven nights in a guest suite for no additional cost. (Editor’s Note: This is the only community listed that offers a formal continuum of care on campus) Sample of Features and Amenities: • Daily breakfast buffet • Licensed nurse on-duty 24/7 • Access to physical, occupational and speech therapy • Scheduled transportation to area shopping and local medical appointments • Covered parking • Gated community with controlled access • Paved walking paths • Priority access to on-site assisted living, memory care and respite care residences • Indoor heated aerobic exercise pool Age Requirement: Age 55+ Formal Retirement Community The Peninsula (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.thepeninsula.com Gulf Shores, AL The Peninsula is a gated Gulf Shores golfing community featuring 27 holes of championship golf, a racquet and fitness club, a 400-acre nature preserve and walkover to a private beach on Bon Secour Bay with a wide variety of homes and building sites for year-round living. Sample of Features and Amenities: • 27 holes of championship golf • Racquet and fitness club • 400-acre nature preserve • Walkover to a private beach • Gated community • Indoor/outdoor pool • Clubhouse Age Requirement: None Homes: New and Resale Patio and Custom Homes from $325,000 Square Footage: 2,700 - 4,400 Home Sites Pricing: From $135,000 ARKANSAS Holiday Island (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.holidayisland.com Eureka Springs, AR Located in the Ozark Mountain Region of Northwest Arkansas, Holiday Island is a resort/retirement community spread over 4,500 acres of which about 800 acres is an “island” carved out along the south end of Table Rock Lake. The property is 45 minutes from Branson, Missouri. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Table Rock Lake •G olf course •R ecreation complex •P ools • Tennis •B asketball courts • Tickle ball •M iniature golf •S huffleboard •H orseshoes •R V campground •M arina •B oat and RV storage Age Requirement: None Housing: New and resale single family duplexes, triplexes and condominiums, priced from the upper $100s. Square Footage: From 1,400 Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 7 Cherokee Village (Non Age-Restricted Community/ Town) www.cherokeevillage.org (town website) Cherokee Village, AR Cherokee Village is a 15,000-acre fairly remote, secure and very affordable resort and retirement town located in a forest in the Ozark mountains. Although there is a little less than 5,000 residents, you can find everything from modest cabins to lake and golf course homes. The taxes on these homes are also very low, ranging from $130 to $1,000+ annually. Cherokee Village is located in far North Central Arkansas near the Arkanas/Missouri state line. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Two, 18-hole golf courses • Six swimming pools • Private beach • Tennis courts • Recreation centers • Fitness center Age Requirement: Active Adult Town (No Age Restriction) Housing Types: Condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes Pricing: From $40,000 to $600,000 Square Footage: 700 – 6,000 Number of Homes: 4,600 FLORIDA Featured Property Cascades at World Golf Village h (SEE AD ON PAGE 18) www.cascadeswgv.com St. Augustine, FL Great things are happening at Cascades at World Golf Village and it’s easy to see why. This 55+ community is located in the heart of one of Florida’s major grown areas which means great access to dining, shopping and other amenities. Dock Street Communities of South Carolina recently purchased Cascades at World Golf Village and report that they have sold 15 new homes in the first quarter of 2010. Minutes from beaches, business centers, entertainment and airports, the Cascades is attracting clients 8 from south Florida, Jacksonville and the Northeast. Cascades has all of its amenities built and 173 homes to finish! Sample of Features and Amenities: • 22,000 square foot clubhouse • Indoor/outdoor pool • Media room • State-of-the art fitness center • Dancing ballroom • Two huge billiards room • Art studio • Full-time lifestyle director Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Average Sales Price: $219,000+ Square Feet: 1,613 - 2,520 Total Units: 450 Approximate number of residents: 277 homes sold and lived in Seaside Village www.seasidefl.com Carabelle, FL Carrabelle, only 45 minutes from Tallahassee, is set in the heart of Florida’s ‘Forgotten Coast’ and known for its nearby beaches and laid-back lifestyle. Carrabelle’s proximity to state parks, national forests and beaches has made it a desirable destination for swimmers, campers, hikers, birders and kayakers. Rumor has it you can also find world’s smallest police station here. It’s located in a phone booth! Seaside Village is an extremely affluent planned development that offers residents all the retail, services and facilities you would expect in a resort town. The town was the location for the move, The Truman Show. However, a more affordable section of Seaside Village has been open to people aged 55+. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Activities director • Walking trails • Separate 55+ Active Adult home section with private clubhouse and pool • 18-hole championship golf course Age Requirement: A Section of Seaside Village is restricted to age 55+ residents. Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 Pricing: AAC houses starting at $159,900 Coquina Crossing www.coquinadaily.com (community blog) Elkton, FL The Coquina Crossing community is a very affordable manufactured home community located eight miles from historic St. Augustine and offers quaint shops and restaurants. Residents at Coquina Crossing are just 10 miles from beaches, golf courses and fishing. And, of course, living close to Jacksonville means access to the Mayo Clinic, international airport, performing arts, theaters, the symphony, major shopping malls and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sample of Features and Amenities: • 17,000-square foot clubhouse • Outdoor swimming pool On Top of the World Community, Ocala, FL • Indoor heated pool • Whirlpool/Spa • Tennis • Bocce ball Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: Luxury Manufactured Housing Pricing: Prices start at $100,000. Awards and Recognition: • America’s top 100 Master Planned Communities • Community of the Year Sweetwater by Del Webb www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/fl/jacksonville/ sweetwater/index.aspx Jacksonville, FL Sweetwater by Del Webb is a gated, private active-adult community comprised of 315 pristine acres. Opened in January 2005, Sweetwater offers a blend of 997 residences including beautiful and spacious single-family homes, carriage homes and four-story condominiums with two elevators. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Summerland Hall amenities center • Craft studios • Learning and business centers • Game rooms • Fitness facilities • Ballroom • Pools Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: Sweetwater offers seven model homes in both condominiums and carriage homes Pricing: Starting at $150,000 Square Feet: 1,438 -2,129 SummerGlen www.summerglen.com Ocala, FL SummerGlen is just one Interstate exit from in-town Ocala, it’s a short drive to Orlando and Disney attractions, as well as two international airports and both the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. SummerGlen is a resident-owned retirement community and all SummerGlen homes now meet or exceed the Green Home Building Standards of the National Association of Homebuilders. By design, these residences minimize the impact of construction on the earth’s resources. The 18-hole championship golf course opened in 2000. Age Requirement: Age 55+ CommunityPricing: From $145,900 to $237,900 Island Pointe (Non Age-Restricted Community) Brevard County (Merritt Island) Florida Set directly along the Intracoastal Waterway/Indian River, on the western shoreline of Merritt Island, you’ll find a moderately priced luxury condominium community called Island Pointe. Merritt Island is home to the Kennedy Space Center. Orlando is only a 45-minute drive with access to I-95. Island Pointe features six floor plans, including gourmet kitchens and oversized private balconies. Merritt Island is a community in Brevard County… there is no city and, likewise, no city taxes. Age Requirement: None Housing: Six condo options with up to four bedrooms and three and a half baths Pricing: Starting in the $290s Square Feet: 2,500 - 3,300 NorrisLakeResourceCenter.com L OW C OS T OF L I V I NG, N O S TAT E I NC OM E TAX, REL A X ED RU RAL L I F E S T YL E , F R I E N D LY PEOPLE AND M O D ERAT E 4 S E AS ONS ! Del Webb Stone Creek www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/fl/ocala/stone-creek/ index.aspx Ocala, FL Located in the heart of Florida, Stone Creek is a guard-gated community in the “Horse Capital of the World” located just 90 minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Dayton Beach and the Kennedy Space Center. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Reunion Center (Including ballroom with built-in stage, sound system, and attached, fully functioning kitchen.) • Wall Street room (Equipped with wireless connectivity for computer usage and fireplace) • Large multi-purpose rooms are available in the 22,500 square feet facility • Craft room with kiln • Billiards room Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: Offers both detached homes with a garage, or maintenance-free living. Eight plans available featuring two and three bedroom homes. Pricing: From the $170s to the $300s Square Feet: 1,548 -2,419 On Top of the World www. ontopoftheworldcommunities.com Ocala, FL Located in the heart of Central Florida, and surrounded by vast thoroughbred horse farms and F O R ALL THI NGS NO RRI S LAKE LO C ATE PRO PERTI ES BY COM M U NI TY AT w w w. I n t er a ctiveNo rr is L akeM ap.co m Shirlee Grabko 865.310.6874 CELL 888.291.5253 x 32 OFFICE Find your perfect escape among a premier selection of spectacular waterfront properties, gorgeous mountain acreages and secluded country estates - all at bargain prices. rolling landscapes, On Top of the World is an active adult community that caters to active adults age 55 or better. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Three golf courses • Education center • Fitness and spa facilities • Entertainment and social center • Tennis • Swimming Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: On Top of the World offers 13 residential home designs Pricing: From the $170’s to the $300’s Awards: • Recipient of Florida Yards and Neighborhoods’ Outstanding Florida-Friendly Community • ‘Best of the Best’ for 55+ communities as rated by readers of OCALA Magazine. Kelly Plantation www.kellyplantation.com (Non Age-Restricted Community) vacation & retire IN COASTAL CAROLINA $369,900 Available is a unique, newly constructed lake view home designed by award-winning architect John Lucas, located in the village of Carolina Commons, near historic downtown New Bern, NC. The home expresses contextual form within a neo-traditional neighborhood, yet is contemporary on the interior. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with a computer loft and study overlooking the lake toward the new Carolina Colours golf course and clubhouse in the distance. Public beach and boating facilities are nearby while the Atlantic is only a 30 minute drive away. CONTACT JOHN LUCAS, ARCHITECT 252.634.2552 | lucasjohnp@gmail.com LOG ON TO THE CITY OF NEW BERN’S SITE, WWW.NEWBERN-NC.ORG, THEN GO TO VIDEO TOUR, THEN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OFFICE OF JOHN LUCAS, ARCHITECT OFFERING CONTEMPORARY ENERGY SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND ADDITIONS IN THE COASTAL CAROLINA REGION. Destin, FL This community is a very affluent luxury golf course community located on the site of the Mattie and Coleman Kelly turpentine farm, situated between MidBay Road to the east and Indian Bayou to the west. Residents enjoy the over 900 acres which includes miles of parks and trails, a Fred Couples 18-hole championship golf course and clubhouse. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Fred Couples Champion golf course • Clubhouse • Owner’s Club Housing: Eight neighborhoods Pricing: Lots sell for $200K+; Homes generally sell in the $600s to several million dollars Solivita www.solivita.com Poinciana, FL Located just 21 miles south of Walt Disney World in Orlando and other world class attractions, Solivita, in Poinciana, (Central Florida) encompasses 4,300 acres punctuated by two 18-hole championship golf courses at the Stonegate Golf Club, numerous lakes and wooded nature preserves, a vast array of recreational amenities, and a dozen residential neighborhoods. At Solivita, you live in an affordable community in a fairly remote location near one of the busiest tourist destinations in America. Sample of Features and Amenities: •R iviera Spa and Fitness Center • I ndoor, air-conditioned track • I ndoor heated pool •E xercise studio •D ance studio •F ull-time certified recreation and fitness staff •S tarlite ballroom • Waterfront galleries •L ibrary •P ools • Tennis courts •P ickleball courts •B occe courts Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: Detached and attached single-family new homes. Twenty-three floor plans within six collections Pricing: From the mid $100s to over $500,000 Square Feet: 1,278 - 2,983 Awards and Recognition: • Honored by Builder magazine as “America’s Best Active Adult Community” in 2002 • Solivita® has earned over 70 design, planning and marketing awards Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens www.sheaflorida.com DeLand, FL Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes is located in the historic college town of DeLand, Florida, home of Stetson University. Here residents are about a half-hour northeast of Orlando, and less than an hour from the beach. Victoria Gardens is part of the Victoria Park master planned community and the only age-restricted neighborhood in the development which consists of four neighborhoods. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Classes and social programs through Stetson University • Lake Victoria • Adjacent golf course • Business resource center • Billiards room • Training equipment • Pool Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Pricing: High $100s-Mid $400s Square Feet: 1,409 - 3,326 Home Types: Single Family Homes, Villas Number of Homes: 1,070 Drayton Woods at Providence (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.draytonwoodsatprovidence.com Davenport, FL Welcome home to Drayton Woods at Providence - a 2,200 acre Toll Brothers’ golf and country club community neighborhood located off Hwy 4 southwest of Orlando. This 83220:Layout 1 3/10/10 12:39 PM community offers 18-hole Michael Dasher-designed golf course. Age Requirement: None Homes: Single Family Pricing: Prices start in the mid$200s Awards and Recognitions: • First Place in the 2009 Parade of Homes for a community with over 3,000 home sites. GEORGIA Brookhaven of East Cobb h Featured Property Brookhaven of East Cobb http://www.jimchapmancommunities. com/brookhaven-of-east-cobb Kennesaw, GA The awards keep piling up at Brookhaven of East Cobb and Retirement Lifestyles is happy to add to the accolades. Brookhaven of East Cobb was named “Community of the Year – Attached” at the 2009 Greater Atlanta Home Builder Association Obie Awards. And the list goes on for this 55+ Page 1 community with homes prices in the $290s. Residents choose Brookhaven for all sorts of reasons including to be closer to family and to downsize. Jim Chapman Communities has become a leader in 55+ communities in the Atlanta area. This community has sold four units in the past three months. Sample of Features and Amenities: • One-half mile to I-575 • Heated pool • Outdoor fireplace • Exercise room • Lifestyles director Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Average Sales Price: $317,000 Average Price Per Square Foot: $128 Current Residents: 25 homeowners North Carolina's Premier Retirement Community You’ve earned the right to enjoy retirement and the nest egg you worked so very hard to build. Live your retirement dreams at Bermuda Village where an active lifestyle awaits your pleasure and at the end of each day you can say “All is Well”. Along with the lifestyle, one of the most distinguished features at Bermuda Village is home ownership and the ability to preserve your nest egg. Unlike most other retirement communities, at Bermuda Village you don’t have to pay a large non-refundable entrance fee. Nestled in the heart of North Carolina and within the secured gates of Bermuda Run Country Club, you will enjoy the splendor of four mild seasons and security. As your future unfolds, all levels of healthcare are also available within the community. Call 1-800-843-5433 www.BermudaVillage.net Fulfilling Retirement Dreams for Over 25 Years Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 11 (P -BLF MG7 JF X T “A Better Choice in Active Adult Living.” From resort-style amenities to a thoughtfully designed neighborhood, the Soleil lifestyle embraces the best that life has to offer. Choose from 14 ranch-style floorplans complete with a design center to help customize your home. 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Prices, home sites, home designs and other information subject to errors, changes, omissions, deletions, availability, prior sales and withdrawal, at any time without notice. Not an offering to CT, NJ or NY residents. Void where prohibited. SoleilLaurelCanyon.com t "TUFS$PVSUt$BOUPO(" $POWFOJFOUMZMPDBUFEPČ*FYJUo3JWFSTUPOF1LXZ The Village at Deaton Creek Soleil Laurel Canyon http://www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/ga/hoschton/ village-at-deaton-creek/index. aspx Hoschton, Georgia This property combines the rural charmofthenorthGeorgiamountains with dining and entertainment found in Atlanta just 40 miles away. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Clubhouse • Library • Grand ballroom • Indoor pool and spa • Outdoor pool • Fitness center Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Acres: 545 Homes: 1,187 homes/villas planned. Choose from 13, two and three bedroom model homes. Square Feet: 1,217 - 2,597 Awards and Recognitions: • Village at Deaton Creek received the 2007 Beautification Award from the Hall County Chamber of Commerce h Featured Property Soleil Laurel Canyon (SEE AD ON THIS PAGE) http://soleillaurelcanyon.com Canton, GA Even in tough economic times, the resort 55+ community of Soleil Laurel Canyon is attracting buyers. Now home to over 450 residents, this active adult community offers an outstanding amenity package, one level, low maintance living, close proximity to Atlanta and a natural mountain resort setting at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the past three months, Soleil Laurel Canyon has had five closings and keeps writing contracts. Buyers come from all over the country including the Atlanta metro area (42%), Florida (21%), the Northeast (16%) and other Southern states (16%). Discover why this development is a hit with buyers. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Tennis •L agoon pool •B occe ball • Walking trails • Amphitheatre •L akeside gazebo •S hopping, Dining and Entertainment Minutes Away • Adjacent to fairways of Canton Golf Course and Club featuring an 18-hole, 7,000 yard, Par 71 Course - Residents receive Basic Membership with Upgrade Option Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Average Days on Market: 51 Average Sales Price: $289,500 Average Price Per Square Foot: $147.50 Osprey Cove (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.ospreycove.com St. Mary’s, GA This Georgia active adult community features a view of the state’s vast tidal marshland. Money Magazine called Osprey Cove the “number one small town in America.” The community features a year round championship golf course designed by Mark McCumber. Many 55+ folks have found Osprey Cove to be the perfect community. Sample of Features and Amenities: • 18-hole Mark McCumber golf course • Golf Clubhouse • Tennis courts • Private boat launch with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean and the Okefenokee via the St. Mary’s river. Age Requirement: None Total Acreage: 1,100 Homes planned: 938 Pricing: Homes starting in the $260s Housing: Osprey Cove offers direct purchase homesites, maintenance-free patio homes, custom homes and homes for early move-in. Awards and Recognitions: • Ranked “Number One Small Town in America” by Money magazine MISSISSIPPI Pickwick Pines Resort www.pickwickpinesresort.com Iuka, MS Located just minutes from Pickwick Lake, Pickwick Dam and Tennessee, this very affordable resort offers custom homes and resort amenities. The resort is actively marketing to retirees and second homebuyers. This 160-acre resort community is centrally located in the hills of northern Mississippi near Tennessee and Alabama, just one mile from spectacular 47,000 acre Pickwick Lake. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Activity center • Exercise room • Tanning beds • Auditorium • Conference rooms • Card and Craft room • Swimming pools Pricing: Homes from the mid $100s Sample of Features and Amenities: • 12,000 square foot clubhouse • Pool • Clay tennis courts • Bocce courts • Eight pocket parks with amenities • Full time activities director Age Requirement: 55+ Community Average Sales Price: $229,000 to mid $300s Square Feet: 1,200 - 2,600 Housing: 14 ranch-style floor plans Total Units: 372 single family detached homes and 96 condos Approximate Number of Residents: Currently Pre-selling Homes. (Ultimately 800) Awards and Recognitions: • Cornelius was ranked in the top 10 Best Affordable U.S. Suburbs in 2009 by Business Week, based upon clean air, low crime, good weather, green space and the strength of the local economy. h NORTH CAROLINA h Featured Property Bailey’s Glen (SEE AD ON PAGE 30) http://baileysglen.com Cornelius, NC Situated on 145 acres 21 miles north of Charlotte, Bailey’s Glen is a premier active adult community for those 55 and older. The sales team reports half of their buyers come from a 40-mile radius with the other half coming from the northeast and other southern states. The plans for this exciting new Active Adult Community are getting rave reviews. Bailey’s Glen is now offering introductory incentive packages. Featured Property Chapelwood www.chapelwoodinfo.com Chapel Hill, NC Since opening in Chapel Hill in July 2009, Chapelwood has sold 14 homes. Located near the University of NC at Chapel Hill, residents 60 and older can audit classes at no charge. Residents from the Triangle are the biggest group of buyers with others from Mid-Atlantic States, Georgia and Florida close behind, according to the sales team. Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Average Sales Price: $400s (Phase I), $450s (Phase II) Square Feet: 1,820 – 2,577 Awards and Recognitions: • Chapelwood won a Silver Medal at the Parade of Homes. Winding River Plantation (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.windingriverpoa.com Southport, NC Winding River is a private gated community minutes from Southport, NC and features the award-winning Carolina National Golf Club—a 27-hole course designed by Fred Couples, and one of the state’s few Audubon certified sanctuary courses. Here you can get close to nature with Oak trees, pines, Magnolias and Dogwoods. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Winding River’s community center • Private oceanfront club at nearby Holden Beach (Includes marina, swimming pool and walking/biking trails.) • Owner’s clubhouse (Exercise facility, tennis courts or swimming pool.) • Hiking and biking trails Homes: Choose from low country designs with views of the nature preserve, luxury homes overlooking the golf course, condominiums, town and patio homes. Age Requirement: None Pricing: Houses from the mid-$300s. mid-$200s. River Landing (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.riverlanding.com Wallace, NC River Landing is a private, gated, residential golf community covering over 1,700 acres on the banks of the northeast Cape Fear River in Wallace, NC. River Landing is a 35-minute drive from historic Wilmington and just an hour and 15 minutes south of Raleigh, NC. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Championship golf courses • Sports and fitness center • Walking, hiking and nature trails • Lush landscapes • Fishing • Boating • Gardening Age Requirement: None Pricing: Homes starting in the mid-$200s h St. James Plantation (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.stjamesplantation.com St. James, NC St. James enjoys 3,700 acres of coastal beauty. This community offers club villas and townhomes for those looking for a retirement home or weekend getaway. Custom building is also an option. St. James offers homesites in a variety of settings. This master-planned development was incorporated as a town in 2002. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Four country clubs • Three award-winning, 18-hole golf courses • James by the Sea (With a pool, boardwalk and clubhouse) • Harborside at the Marina (Featuring a mix of condominiums and specialty retail shops, plus a 155-slip full service marina.) • Tennis Age Requirement: None Pricing: Homes starting in the Featured Property Carolina Preserve at Amberly (SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15) www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/nc/cary/carolinapreserve-at-amberly/index.aspx Cary, NC Founded in 2006, Carolina Preserve at Amberly, a Del Webb community, continues to grow despite the recent recession, attesting to the popularity of the active adult lifestyle in NC’s Triangle marketplace. Carolina Preserve was the first active adult lifestyle community built in the Triangle. Because of the popularity of the development and its extensive amenities aimed at active lifestyles, the development was more than halfway sold out by the end of 2009. Due to demand, the developer of Carolina Preserve at Amberly is adding an additional phase for construction of more home sites. In addition to the new home sites, plans for the new phase also include updates and renovations to Bradford Hall to better accommodate additional homeowners in the community. Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 13 Sample of Features and Amenities: • 34,000 square foot clubhouse featuring state-of-the-art fitness, a heated indoor pool, ballroom, and a stadium kitchen • Outdoor amenities include scenic walking trails, tennis courts, bocce courts, a chipping and putting green, a pool and 15-acre lake. • 12,000 square foot Amberly Residents Club (Includes multiuse center with a fitness center, event lawn, amphitheatre, Jr. Olympic pool, kids pool and adult pool.) • Village Center • Town Center Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Awards and Recognitions: • Money Magazine has rated Cary, NC in the “Top 5 Best Small Cities to Live In”. Pricing: Homes start in the $190s SOUTH CAROLINA Del Webb at Cane Bay Plantation Join us! 3-day, 2-night Vacation Getaway—$49 per night* The best way to experience Sun City Carolina Lakes is with a Vacation Getaway. Join us for a 3-day, 2-night visit and enjoy the best of Sun City Carolina Lakes—amazing golf, resortstyle recreation, clubs of all sorts, and best of all, the wonderful people who call Sun City home! Visit Delwebb.com/Charlotte and click on “Explore Today” for details. Call 800.537.4370 to reserve your Getaway. *Del Webb offers discount room rates to its guests under the Vacation Getaway program as an incentive to tour Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL) with a sales representative. Certain rules and restrictions apply when visiting under this program. The Vacation Getaway program has a nightly rate of $49.00. All Vacation Getaway guests must take an escorted tour of SCCL with a SCCL sales representative. Golf certificates are not available for use during the first day of your visit to SCCL. Resident host/hostess ambassadors are available to you upon request for participation in various resident activities. For guests with special needs, SCCL will provide accommodations at a nearby hotel for equivalent room rate. Vacation Getaway program is not available to return Vacation Getaway program guests. Guests must meet the age restrictions of the community - at least one guest must be 55 years of age. Offer is subject to availability. Maximum of 2 people per Vacation Getaway unit. Guests may not make consecutive bookings – one booking per family/household. Must provide a 24 hour cancellation notice prior to arrival, if you fail to do so, your credit card will be charged $49.00 per night of the missed booking. Vacation Getaway program & pricing is subject to change without notice. Pulte Home Corporation (acting through its Del Webb brand) 11121 Carmel Commons Boulevard, Suite 450, Charlotte, NC 28226. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Community Association and additional fees for golf required. Golf facilities are privately owned and operated. Details available on request except in restricted states. Prices subject to change without notice, and select homesites subject to availability. This advertisement is made pursuant to Cooperative Policy Statement No. 1 issued by the New York State Attorney General, File No, CP05-0025. Warning: the CA Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined or qualified communities outside of CA. Void where prohibited. ©2010 Pulte Homes, Inc. Berkeley County, SC (near Summerville, North of Charleston) Cane Bay Plantation is a planned 10,000 home community in Berkeley County, SC. Carved out within the development is Del Webb at Cane Bay, a 360-acre, gated neighborhood. This 55+ age restricted community offers homeowners a membership to a 20,000-square-foot amenity center. Construction of residential and commercial units are anticipated to be spread over 30 years. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Schools • Churches • Hospital • Extensive trail system • 120 acre lake • Resort-style amenity center • Clubhouse • Tennis • Pools • Bocce courts Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: Ten model homes, two and three bedroom Square Feet: 1,244 - 2,899 Price: $149,990 – $253,990. h Featured Property Sun City Carolina Lakes (SEE OUR AD ON THIS PAGE) http://www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/sc/ft-mill-indianland/sun-city-carolina-lakes/ index.aspx Fort Mill, SC The number one rule of thumb at Sun City Carolina Lakes is to remember this not a retirement community – it’s an Active Adult community that celebrates life! In fact, the community reports over 50% of Sun City Carolina Lakes residents are still working. They go on to say about 50% of buyers come from North or SC with others from Ohio, the North and Midwest! Sun City also caters to families offering a grandparent park and designated hours at the pool for grandchildren. All this and the close proximity to Charlotte, an international airport, and great healthcare. Plus, this Del Webb community is the fastest-selling Del Webb/Sun City development in history! Sample of Features and Amenities: •C ommunity Centers: Including a “hub” of activity, a 40,000 square foot recreation center – The Lake House. •G olf Course Living: Golfers love having a home course and those who don’t play golf enjoy the open space. •O utdoor Amenities: Resortstyle swimming pools, tennis pavilions, bocce and pickle ball courts, a canoe and kayak center and walking trails. • Wellness: Sun City Carolina Lakes offers the latest fitness equipment, and sometimes brings in local health and wellness experts. Classes including yoga, Pilates and aerobics. •C lubs: Sun City Carolina Lakes certainly offers clubs of all Discover Active Adult Living in Cary,North Carolina! Your personal retreat Sunroom & screenedlanai options available Perfect for guests & grandkids No reservation needed Pursue your passions Become a master chef For 2 cars or golf carts! ¸ Single-level living ¸ 1,217 - 2,599 sq ft ¸ 2 - 4 bedrooms, 2 - 3.5 baths ¸ From the $200’s - $400’s 919-460-7170 www.delwebb.com/carolina Driving Directions: From I-40:Take I-540W toward Cary/Apex. Follow to end. Exit onto Hwy 55 (Exit 66A). At the 1st light, turn right onto McCrimmon Pkwy. Follow 2.3 miles and enter Carolina Preserve on Del Webb Avenue. © 2010, Pulte Homes, Inc. Void where prohibited. Subject to errors, changes, and omissions without notice. Age-restricted community; occupancy restrictions apply. Occupants must include at least one resident 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Additional restrictions may apply. Community Association fees and additional fees may be required. ©2010 Del Webb Corporation. Void where prohibited. Subject to changes, errors and omissions without notice. Savannah Lakes Village h kinds and encourages residents to start new ones. • Classes: Residents are encouraged to set new goals, expand interests, and make new friends. • Fitness Centers: Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor track, weights, aerobics studio and more. • Lifestyle Director: The Lifestyle Director helps residents get the most out of Sun City Carolina Lakes every day. • Community Involvement: Individuals and groups contribute their time to countless causes. • Home Quality and Builder Reputation Recent Sales: The team reports sales results have been excellent and in-line with expectations for 2010. Pricing: Homes start from the $170’s Average Time on Market: We have seen very limited inventory available for quick closings, therefore average time-on-market has been rather brief. Housing/Residents: 1,500 homes have closed with approximately 2,250 residents 16 Featured Property Woodside Plantation (Non Age-Restricted Community) www.woodsideplantation.com Aiken, SC Woodside Plantation can be found in the heart of Aiken, SC and close to shopping, a medical center and eateries. Woodside Plantation, a private and gated golf course community, covers more than 2,900 acres of rolling countryside within a historic town. In Aiken and Augusta (just 20 minutes away) you’ll be close to one of the southeast’s leading medical and dental communities, accredited Universities, malls, airports and The Masters Golf Tournament. Beaches, mountains and other travel locales are within a two- to three-hour drive. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Golf • Tennis • Fitness • Pool • Walking trails • Nature preserves • Fishing • Gardening • Fishing • Equestrian • Gardening Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 • Shopping Age Requirement: None Pricing: Starting in the high $200s Housing: Patio Sites, Standard Sites, Estate Sites, Town and Carriage Homes Awards and Recognitions: • Aiken, South Carolina, “One of 12 Distinctive Destinations” awarded by The National Trust, 2007 • The Reserve Course, ranked “Top 20 Best in State,” 2005-2008, by Golf Digest Savannah Lakes Village is bordered by two state parks, the Savannah Valley Rail Road Trail, and another 60,000 acres of contiguous national forest land. But the number one reason for living in Savannah Lakes Village is the people, reports the sales team. As one resident recently stated, “this is a place where genuine care and friendships are the norm.” Membership into all community amenities is included with property ownership. There are no minimums in Savannah Lakes, or initiation fess to join the clubs. Members pay community dues which fund all common properties and community amenities. McCormick County is the smallest county in South Carolina and Savannah Lakes Village has essentially made McCormick one of the retirement “hotspots” in the state. Savannah Lakes Village is perfect for folks looking to move to a quaint, friendly, affordable “under the radar” spot to enjoy life. Sample of Features and Amenities: • 7 0,000-acre lake • Two bordering state parks • 6 0,000 acres of national forest land •H undreds of miles of hiking, biking, and kayaking trails. •C lubs and programming •G olf courses Residents: 2,000 and growing Homes: Cottages and homes ranging from $150,000 to $1.2 million for lakefront estate homes. Average Square Feet: 1,600 sq ft new construction – home and lot package h Featured Property Savannah Lakes Village (SEE OUR AD ON NEXT PAGE) www.savannahlakes.com McCormick, SC In a topsy-turvy world, Savannah Lakes Village offers its residents stability difficult to find. This naturedriven development is a successful member-owned community with 2,000+ members living onsite and enjoying the community lifestyle. Savannah Lakes Village is situated on a peninsula at the convergence of the Little River Blueway Outdoor Adventure Area and the beautifully protected 70,000-acre Lake Thurmond. If that wasn’t enough, Reverie on the Ashley www.reverieontheashley.com Charleston, SC Reverie on the Ashley offers Charleston condos with a private marina on the Ashley River. Set along 32 acres of wooded waterfront just 10 miles from downtown. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Waterfront pool and clubhouse • Walking trails • Over 20 acres of preserved forest • Gazebo h • Private boardwalk • Fishing • Crabbing • The Reverie Marina offers 40 deepwater boat slips on the Ashley River, just minutes from downtown Charleston. Housing: Two and three bedroom luxury condominiums Square Feet: From 1770 square feet with 154 square foot porch Featured Property Seasons at Prince Creek Denton West (SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19) www.seasonsmi.com/home Murrells Inlet, SC Recently purchased by Dock Street Communities, Seasons at Prince Creek West is a 55+ active adult community located in popular Murrells Inlet. Residents can enjoy attractions and shopping in Myrtle Beach, located just 20 miles to the north or spend the day in historic Charleston, just 70 miles to the south. Nearby Waccamaw Community Hospital opened in 2002 and already has received numerous accolades for its excellent care, including the 2008 Community Hospital of the Year Award. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Clubhouse and sports complex • Tennis • Bocce • Fitness trails • Indoor/outdoor pool • Fitness center • Sauna • Card rooms • Billiard room • Ballroom • Art studio Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Housing: 13 floorplans available starting at $209,000 The Pines at Gahagan www.pinesatgahagan.com Summerville, SC Summerville, SC is just 24 miles north of historic Charleston. The Pines at Gahagan is a smaller community that caters to the active adult lifestyle with a boutique feel. The 4,500-square foot clubhouse will be the center of this community. Square Feet: 1,245 - 2,755 Housing: Prices starting in the upper $170’s Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Total Homes: 109 Single Family Homes TENNESSEE h Featured Property Fairfield Glade www.fairfieldglade.net Fairfield Glade, TN With five golf courses, 11 lakes and the low cost of living that comes with affordable property taxes, no state income tax and low community club dues, what’s not to love about Fairfield Glade? Located right off Interstate 40, residents enjoy four distinct seasons with mild summers and winters. As you might have guessed, buyers come from all over the United States - from New York to California to make this community home. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Golf • Boating • Fishing • Pools • Recreation and fitness facilities • Walking paths • Hiking trails Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Average Price Per Square Foot: $107 on Signature Series Homes and $114 on Designer Series Homes Residents: 4,400 homes are built with approximately 8,700 residents 18 Featured Property Lake Providence by Del Webb h (SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23) http://www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/tn/mt-juliet/lakeprovidence/index.aspx Mount Juliet, TN If you are in search of a low cost of living, mild weather and want to be close to everything, check out Lake Providence by Del Webb. All the quality you’ve come to expect from Del Webb just 17 miles from Nashville. Despite a usually slow winter season, the sales team reports steady sales in the past three months, averaging double-digit sales each month. Inventory homes are selling before completion, partly because people are taking advantage of purchasing homes that qualify for the homebuyer tax credits, says the sales team. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Swimming/spa complex • Walking trails • Amphitheater • Sports complex • Basketball • Bocce • Pickle ball courts • 23,000 square foot community center Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 • Walking/Biking trails • Tennis Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Average Sales Price (past three months): $230,000 Residents: Presently there are 325 occupied homes and approximately 550 residents. TEXAS Watermere at Southlake (Offering Additional Health Services) www.watermere-at-southlake.com Southlake, TX Watermere at Southlake offers the services you might find at Fairfield Glade formal retirement properties but does not require an entry fee. Your investment is home ownership. Watermere staff tells us some of the top reasons residents fall in love with Watermere is maintenance free living, security, home ownership opportunities and the ample amenities that promote a healthy lifestyle. The Isle at Watermere is a full service standalone community offering assisted living services. Age Requirement: Age 55+ community (with healthcare available) Home Sales: 32 (in 2009). Twenty-three closed homes since Watermere at Soutlake h ACTIVE ADULT LIVING AT ITS BEST! Resort-Style Amenities: Pools, Fitness Center, Ballroom, Tennis Courts, Card and Media Rooms Activities Galore: Sports, Travel, Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Bocce Teams, and Resident Parties Upgrades Standard: Granite Countertops, Tiled Showers, and Screened-In Lanais Maintenance-Free Yard Care • Low HOA Dues • In-Home Security • Low Taxes Culturally-Rich Locations • Near Shopping, Dining, Medical Care, Beaches and Golf NEW DEVELOPER. NEW PRICING. A NEW DAY! Murrells Inlet, South Carolina SeasonsMI.com 866-683-9541 St. Augustine, Florida CascadesSA.com 877-940-1689 Prices, home designs and other information subject to errors, changes, omissions, deletions, availability, prior sales and withdrawal, at any time without notice. Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown refer to the base house and do not include any special features. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, a limited number of residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. September 2009 when the Condo tower opened. Average Sales Price: $399,000 overall ($550,000 on Villa homes and $320,000 on Condos) Average Price Per Square Foot: $220 Residents: Approximately 150 residents h Featured Property Comanche Trace (Non Age-Restricted Community) http://www.comanchetrace.com/ Kerrville, TX The list of awards and accolades is almost as impressive as this community’s natural beauty and fantastic location. Comanche Trace, located 62 miles northwest of San Antonio, offers the perfect combination of small town values and natural beauty. Homes at Comanche Trace are surrounded by expansive Hill Country views, but the heart of this master-planned community is its award-winning championship golf course. Tom Kite, along with Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell, designed the original 18 holes. The sales team reports having the busiest winter in several years, reporting strong sales from November 2009 through January 2010. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Championship golf course • Tennis courts • Eight-acre private Guadalupe River park Age Requirement: None Average Sales Price: $375,000 (homes) $112,500 (lots) Average Time on Market: Approximately five months Average Price Per Square Foot: $130 Homes Completed: Approximately 1,250 Acres: 1,300 Residents: Approximate 500 Developed Lots: 617 Awards/Recognition: • Golf Digest Architecture Award • Best Courses in State, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 • One of America’s Top 100 Golf Communities • Travel and Leisure Golf, 2006, 2007, 2008 • One of America’s Top 100 Premier Properties - Links, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 • One of America’s 100 Best Residential Courses by Golfweek, 2005, 2006, 2007 Robson Ranch www.robson.com/page. cfm?name=RobsonRanch Denton, TX Situated on a beautiful stretch of wide-open land, several miles south of Denton, TX, a college town, Robson Ranch is an ideal location away from the big city life yet within easy reach of family, friends, jobs and favorite haunts in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Each Robson Ranch home is Energy Star Certified. About 1,250 of a planned 7,000 homes has been built. Gas wells are being drilled in the immediate vicinity of Robson Ranch, but extensive landscaping to hide them has been planned. Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Pricing: Resales offered as low as $120/SF Awards and Recognitions: • Dallas named one of the best places to retire on a budget by Forbes magazine. Frisco Lakes http://www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/tx/frisco/ frisco-lakes/index.aspx Frisco, TX There’s a lot to be happy about at Frisco Lakes! This spring, the community will celebrate its fouryear anniversary and the success that comes with selling over 900 homes and becoming home to approximatley 1,400 residents. More homes are available and the community just opened new Sun City Carolina Lakes 20 Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 home sites backing up to Lake Lewsiville, one of the most popular recreation lakes in North Texas! Some of the top reasons people move to the community include being closer to family, the nice weather, affordability, no state income tax and the great location, says the sales staff. In fact, 35% of residents continue to work in some capacity due to the proximity of corporate centers in nearby Dallas. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Village Center •S tate-of-the art fitness center •M ulti-purpose room • Arts and crafts room • Working library •B illiards room • I ndoor walking track • I ndoor heated pool •O utdoor pool •B occe ball courts •F our tennis courts Age Requirements: Age 55+ Community Housing: Frisco Lakes offers two- and three-bedroom ranch-style model homes. Average Sales Price: Low$200’s, with prices starting from $149,990 to $326,990+ Square Feet: 1,301 - 2,650 Raider Ranch (Offering Additional Health Services) www.raiderranch.com Lubbock, TX This community offers the flexibility to own or lease. Raider Ranch is endorsed by the Texas Tech Alumni Association and residents have golf privileges at the nearby Texas Tech University Rawls golf course. Raider Ranch’s relationship with Texas Tech University opens up a world of educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. This spring, Raider Ranch Traditions will open with 89 assisted living apartments and 47 memory care apartments. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Full-time concierge and events coordinator • 22,000 square feet country club-style clubhouse • Athletic club • Fitness classes • Indoor lap pool and hot tub • Outdoor resort-style pool • Over 1.5 miles of jogging and walking trails • Golf privileges at the nearby Texas Tech University Rawls Championship Golf Course • Day Spa • Internet café and business center with wireless Internet • Media room • Numerous scheduled social, recreational and educational events • Fitness center for pets Housing: Two and three bedroom (larger theater room or fourth bedroom) homes Square Feet: 1,600 - 2,600 Pricing: Homes starting in the mid-$200s Comanche Trace Eagles Glen at Steiner Ranch Austin/Cibolo, TX Steiner Ranch of Austin is a Taylor Woodrow master-planned community located 15 minutes west of downtown Austin, on the south shore of Lake Travis, and the north side of Lake Austin - just east of Mansfield Dam. Often referred to as the “Land Between the Lakes”, the rugged hills yield wonderful panoramic views with more than 800 acres of nature preserve, including 12 miles of nature trails located within the community. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Home to the prestigious University of Texas Golf Club • Hiking/biking trails • Community pools • Tennis courts • Lake Travis boat ramp is a five minute drive • Boat ramp within the community, providing access to Lake Austin • Lake Austin Spa Housing: Resale homes begin around the mid $250’s, and new homes begin in the low $300’s with a bulk of the new construction beginning in the $400s. There are also several custom home neighborhoods within Steiner Ranch that consist of million dollar homesites. Pricing on the older resale homes begins in the $250s with new construction starting in the lower $300s. h Featured Property Sun City Texas http://www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/tx/georgetown/suncity-texas/index.aspx Georgetown, TX Residents have numerous reasons for choosing Sun City Texas. The sales and marketing team say buyers choose the location to be closer to grandchildren, to take advantage of amenities and have access to great medical facilities. The community’s close proximity to Southwestern University provides access to a variety of additional cultural activities. And, of course, the thriving city of Austin is nearby providing a variety of urban activities and the surrounding Hill Country region provides many opportunities for outdoor activities. All this and three championship golf courses. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Village Center • Fitness center • Pools Age Requirement: Age 55+ Community Pricing: Homes start in the $150s Awards and Recognitions: •D el Webb’s Potomac Green was voted the 2007 and 2008 Best Active Adult Community, by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association • The clubhouse was voted Best Active Adult Clubhouse in 2008 by the Washington Metropolitan Sales and Marketing Council VIRGINIA Featured Property Kingsmill on the James Potomac Green h (Non Age-Restricted Community) (Non Age-Restricted Community) http://www.pulte.com/delwebb/ communities/va/ashburn/ potomac-green/index.aspx Ashburn, VA This 300-acre, Del Webb community includes 136 acres of dedicated open space, a wide range of single family homes, villa homes and condos. A close drive to Route 7, Loudoun County Parkway and the Dulles Greenway, residents of Potomac Green have close access to shopping, dining and entertainment options. Age Requirement: None Pricing: Homes start in the high $200s http://realestate.kingsmill.com/ km-realestate/ Williamsburg, VA Kingsmill on the James is a 2,900 acre gated community that features single-family homes, townhouses and condo living. Buyers literally come from all over the world, says the sales team. Kingsmill is about two miles from Colonial Williamsburg and The College of William & Mary, about 50 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, and a couple of hours to the mountains. Recognized for outstanding golf, Kingsmill features three championship courses designed by the legends Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer and Tom Clark. Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 21 DWLPLifestyleHalfPg 1/25/10 10:51 AM Page 1 –LAKE PROVIDENCE – There are more activities than you can imagine. More new friends than you can count. More of everything you love to do. It’s just an incredible place for active adults, 55 and better. Don’t wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of! Legendary Lifestyle in Mt. Juliet from the $140s to $300s Age Requirement: None Number of Properties: 2,400 Housing: Single Family homes: $700,000+; Townhouse/ Villa: $1.4 million; Interior lots: $280,000+; River view: $900,000+ Average Lot Size: .50 acres The following resale information is based on WMLS statistics between Sept. 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010. Resale Properties: Average Sales Price: $508,000 Average Sales Price Per Square Foot: $151.60 Average Square Feet: 3,200 Prices: $355,000 - $3 million Townhouses/Condo (resale) Average Resale Price: $270,000 Average Square Feet: 2,200 Price Range: $200,000$1.6million Awards and Recognitions: • Golf Digest named Kingsmill one of “The 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America.” Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Parke www.virginiaheritageva.com Fredericksburg, VA Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Park is a 416-acre active adult community with just 795 homes, leaving plenty of land to enjoy in its natural state as a scenic backdrop. Fredericksburg is also home to Mary Washington University where residents can enjoy continuing education and cultural events. Residents can also benefit from Mary Washington Hospital, a state-of-the-art acute care regional medical center. Sample of Features and Amenities: • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools • Fitness center • Tennis court • Healthcare • Shopping Age Requirements: Age 55+ Community Pricing: New homes priced from the $200s OVER $15 MILLION IN AMENITIES! • Full-Time Lifestyle Director OUTDOOR AMENITIES INDOOR AMENITIES • 15 acre lake for fishing, • 24,000 square foot amenity canoeing, and kayaking center • Outdoor resort style pool • State of the art fitness room • Outdoor hot tub • Indoor lap pool • Miles of walking trails • Indoor hot tub • Tennis courts • Indoor elevated walking • Bocce ball courts track • Pickle ball courts • Arts and crafts room • Half-basketball court • Ballroom • Lakeside Amphitheatre • Catering kitchen and event lawn • Aerobics studio We have 80+ community clubs for you to get involved in! delwebb.com/lakeprovidence 888-486-9322 Ask about our Vacation Getaway Packages! Pulte Home Corporation (acting through its Del Webb brand), 204 Antebellum LaneMt. Juliet, TN 37122. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Community Association fees required. Details available on request except in restricted states. Pulte reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice, and select homesites are subject to availability. Not an offering to CT, NJ or NY residents. Warning: the CA Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined or qualified communities outside of CA. Copyright Pulte Homes, Inc. ©2010. Kingsmill on the James 60 Things to Tackle After 60 Here are 60 things you can tackle when you “retire” 1. Kiss your rush-hour commute good-bye. 2. Write a family history. 3. Learn French. 4. Make plans for a trip to Paris to practice. 5. Write a letter to each of your kids telling them what they mean to you and what values you hope you’ve imparted to them. Present it at a special occasion. Tell them you love them. 4 6. Volunteer at a neighborhood school. Go to a 12 year old girl’s softball game. Learn the contemporary lingo. The interaction will keep you young. 7. Make an effort to meet your neighbors. Always smile and speak even when you don’t get a response. 8. Help an elderly neighbor with household tasks. 9. Organize your music, books and photographs. 10.Hold a yard sale or donate the books you can part with. 11. Teach your grandkids to enjoy good music. 12. Become a regular at your local museum. Consider becoming a docent at the museum or the symphony. 13.Sign up at a community college to take that math course that intimidated you in high school. 14.Learn Spanish. 15.Make plans for a trip to Mexico or Spain to practice. 16. Take a cooking class. Vow to cook one new recipe a week. 17.Volunteer on a political campaign for a candidate you admire. Write Letters to the Editor on his/her behalf. 18.Attend Little League games in your neighborhood and lead the cheers. 19. Get season tickets to the opera. 20. Subscribe to a magazine you never thought you would find time to read. 21. Learn to play the violin. 22. Make plans to visit every Major League Baseball park. 23. Do one thing that you’ve always been afraid of doing, like ride in a race car. Or, ride a roller coaster. Or, take a spontaneous trip. Or, ride a motorcycle. 24. Start a company. Become a Consultant. 25. Learn to play the piano. 26. Buy a good bike. Ride it for exercise or for a leisurely evening roll to Dairy Queen. 27. Say what you have wanted to say to a companion, a friend, a family member or somebody you once were close to. Release it, don’t keep it bottled up. 25 28. Watch programs on PBS or the National Geographic Channel. Expand your mind. 29. See New York City at Christmastime. 26 30. Subscribe to the New York Times or read it regularly on www.nytimes.com. 31. Join a gym. Commit to an exercise program. Don’t let your age intimidate you or give you an excuse. Commit yourself to living years longer by becoming healthier. (It will hurt at first, but persevere and it will get easier!) 32. Become a computer whiz. 33. Learn Italian. 34. Make plans for a trip to Italy to practice. 35. Read War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy (1,500 pages). 36. Become more spiritual. Put it into practice. 37. Learn how to keep score at a baseball game. 38. See some art movies. Expand your horizons. 39.Join a book club…and actually read the books. 40. Go fishing and actually relax. Contemplate. Meditate. Make thoughtful plans. 41. Get an iPod and learn how to use it. 42. Take long walks and think positive thoughts. 43. Make your mark on another person…be a mentor to a relative or someone who needs you at church or a local school. 44. Watch programs on the History Channel. 45. Get season tickets to a major league sports team. 46. Take a yoga class. 47. Write your memoir, if only for family and friends. 48. Be passionate about something (or several somethings). 49. Volunteer to read to the blind. 50. Make a habit of hiking a mountain periodically. 51. Join a movie club. 52. Call radio talk shows and talk some sense into the hosts. 53. Take a part time job at a book store or local boutique. Be the model employee. 54. Watch programs on the Discovery Times Channel. 40 55. Write letters to friends, even if you see them regularly. Always send thank you notes. 56. Learn how to play the trumpet or the trombone or some musical instrument. 57. Learn how to bird-watch. 58. Write a novel. 59. Play scrabble or Bananagrams with a younger relative. 60. Sleep. (But, don’t be lazy). 57 Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 23 Conserve Cash in One of These 21 Low Cost Retirement Spots S o you are considering a retirement move and want to see how far your money can go? Looking for a quaint, but affordable destination? There are a number of spots off the beaten path where you will find an affordable place to live and often a large number of people who have already moved and are ready to welcome you. But, in general, less populated places offer the cheapest prices…the law of supply and current demand at work. Sometimes, movers to the small locations have to give up a little variety or options when it comes to convenient restaurants and shopping. But, often, the tradeoffs are worth it in lower taxes, lower housing prices, friendlier people and less congestion. In 10 years, Retirement Lifestyles magazine has traveled the country analyzing and looking for interesting retirement destinations. Based on our research, observations and experience, here are our Top 21 Retirement Spots. For Military Retirees: • Pensacola, FL – (Pop. about 54,000; Median House Price: $164K) Home to the Naval Air Station, providing basic and advance training for all Navy and Marine aviators as well as all Naval Flight Officers. • Sumter, SC – (Pop. about 39,000; Median House Price: $111K) Home to Shaw Air Force Base. Friendly people, inexpensive housing, great golf courses, close to Columbia, SC (University of South Carolina/Fort Jackson). • Dothan, AL – (Pop. about 67,000; Median House Price: $132K) Training base for all Army aviators as well as Air Force and ally helicopter pilots. About two hours north of Florida beaches. We also like nearby Enterprise, AL. For Those Who Enjoy Nature: • Asheville, NC (Pop. about 75,000; Median House Price: $223K) Asheville proper is getting pricey as it gets discovered nationally. Other nearby Blue Ridge Mountain spots like Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Waynesville, Flat Rock and Lake Junaluska are generally more affordable. Asheville is the historic tourist and medical hub to the Gaze out ov er the Ozar From high-rise condos to mountaintop cabins. The Natural State gives you an abundance of choices for upgrading your quality of life, while lowering the cost of living. Find out more by ordering your free “Living in Arkansas” guide by visiting our Web site or calling the toll-free number now. ing in Fine din 26 Retirement Lifestyles™ | April/May/June 2010 se ton Hou hn New istoric Jo k>H Little Roc ado in El Dor g on Lake > Boatin Ouachit a ks from a po rch in Eure ka Springs area. Check out UNC Asheville and the NC Center for Creative Retirement. •N ew Braunfels, TX (Pop. about 54,000; Median House Price: $150K) Near Austin and San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country without the high expense. Cap on property taxes for those 65+. Rafting, camping, canoeing and tubing on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers are very popular, as is nearby Canyon Lake. Huge German influence. Getting more popular (and more expensive) each year. • Rogers, AR (Pop. about 52,000; Median House Price: $148K) Northwest Arkansas 56 golf courses within 30 miles. Near Fayetteville, home of the University of Arkansas, and Bentonville, home of Walmart. Clean and friendly area in the Ozark Mountains with good hiking, biking and fishing in nearby lakes. • Sun City, FL (Pop. about 18,000; Median House Price: $212K) Golf carts are the main form of transportation in this unincorporated census-designated place about 30 miles from Tampa on Florida’s west coast. As with all South Florida property, prices have been falling. But there are great amenities in this retirement location. College Towns: • Oxford, MS (Pop. about 19,000; Median House Price: $190K). Home of the University of Mississippi. Great literary reputation – John Grisham graduated from the Ole Miss Law School. Deep South traditions. • Starkville, MS (Pop. about 24,000, Median House Price: $150K). Home of Mississippi State University. • Fayetteville, AR (Pop. about 73,000; Median House Price: $178K). Home of the University of Arkansas (see Rogers, AR above). • Conway, SC (Pop. about 16,000; Median House Price: $174K). Home of Coastal Carolina University near the Atlantic Coast tourist destination of Myrtle Beach, SC. • Auburn, AL (Pop. 56,000; Median House Price: $198K). Home of Auburn University. Quaint, Clean, Friendly and growing. Also, check out nearby Opelika. • Boone, NC (Pop. about 14,000; Median House Price: $202K). Popular Blue Ridge Mountains tourist spot and home of Appalachian State University. Also check out nearby Blowing Rock. • Natchitoches, La. (Pop. about 18,000; Median House Price: $128K). Historic, quaint Toledo Bend Home of Northwestern State University. Lots of events make Natchitoches a tourist hotspot. Others We Recommend… • Paris, TN (Pop. about 10,000; Median House Price: $100K). Fishing and other outdoors recreation lure many visitors each year. • Morganton, NC (Pop. about 17,000; Median House Price: $126K). Foothills town with great downtown near one of North Carolina’s cleanest lakes – Lake James. • Elizabeth City, NC (Pop. about 17,000; Median House Price: $106K) Quaint college town situated on the Pasquotank River near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. • Greenwood, SC (Pop. about 23,000; Median House Price: $96K). Small college town. Friendly folks. Near two lakes. • Seneca, SC (Pop. about 8,000; Median House Price: $142K). Transitioning from textile area to tourist/second home/retiree hotspot. Great nearby lakes, near Clemson/Clemson University, foothills location. Prices have been rising as people discover this area. • Natchez, MS (Pop. about 16,000; Median House Price: $100K). Stunning architecture in the Deep South. Still relatively undiscovered. • Lynchburg, VA (Pop. about 73,000; Median House Price: $146K). One of the largest towns/ cities profiled. In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the banks of the James River. Host to several colleges which lure an educated/intellectually curious group. Charming, relatively affordable retirement spot. A P R E M I E R L O U I S I A N A R E T I R E M E N T D E S T I N AT I O N Retire with a 186,000-acre lake in your backyard. TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY is a retiree’s dream come true. With low taxes, an easy cost of living and the largest man-made lake in the south, you’ll find yourself right at home. Visit our website and check out the fishing, golfing and outdoor activities that we offer. www.toledobendlakecountry.com Win Big! Click on www.movetomytown.com 27 Lancaster Lancaster Make Your Move to Bailey’s Glen! Designed exclusively for active adults age 55 or better, Bailey’s Glen features 468 homes situated on 145 acres. Visit our websites: ~ 17 spacious ranch-style home plans ranging from 1,200 to 2,600 sq. ft. ~ Maintenance-free yards ~ 12,000 sq. ft. clubhouse (fitness center, billiard room, card room, ballroom, meeting areas) ~ Full-time, on-site activities director ~ Planned calendar of events including organized golf, wine and shopping outings, weekend getaways and many other adventures! ~ Large swimming pool with spa, tennis court, and bocce ball courts ~ Outdoor grilling area, and much more! www.baileysglen.com www.southcreekhomesofnc.com For more information on your next move! View floor plans and pricing Bailey’s Glen is located in Cornelius, NC. 21 miles north of uptown Charlotte. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our sales associates 877.999.6008 E x p l o r e G e o r g i a ’ s u n d i s c o v e r e d c i t y. . . Discover Fitzgerald. 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