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With global warming and environmental pollution being a much-discussed topic these days, are you wondering how to go green when you are looking to relocate after 55+? If you want to contribute to a greener world, then start from where you are going to live in your retired years. If you are of retirement age [...]

Hiking in beautiful natural environments can freshen up the mind and the body. It is beneficial for people over 55 who like to keep their bodies fit for a couple of decades more. If you have experienced the joys of hiking, you know how enjoyable a day hike on a trail through breathtaking views of [...]

For many older adults, making any changes in moving can be considered as the loss of their independence. However, this does not have to be the case. Independent living is not about staying in your home. It is about making your life easy. In order to live an independent life, you need to acknowledge your [...]

Taking on a mortgage would be the natural consideration when the question of purchasing a home comes up. However, a lucky few don’t have to do this. Most retirees, who are downsizing, may find themselves with the options of financing or paying cash. Which one would you choose? The accumulated interest, on the mortgage, would [...]

In the 60s, there were very few Home Owners Associations (HOA). Today, there are many more due to its increasing popularity. Many 55+ communities, in the US, have Home Owner Associations. If you are considering moving to a 55 + active retirement community, you should be aware of what an HOA is and how it [...]

Many retirees prefer apartment-style living to that of single-family living. This is the reason they look for 55+ communities that offer condominium living. What are condominiums? Condominiums or condos are individually owned apartments in a building. They provide seniors low-maintenance, single-level living in prime locations. However, condo-living comes with its very own advantages and disadvantages. [...]

Choosing a Reliable Home Builder is a Priority When Looking to Buy a Retirement Home If you are interested in retiring to an active adult community, you need to choose to best of the builders. This is to ensure that you have a comfortable home to live in, built-in compliance with all proper building standards. [...]

The world these days is a busy place.  We are constantly running here and there, trying to get an extra hour into the already full-up 24.  This lifestyle makes us forget the importance of sitting back and relaxing; relaxing with a book, relaxing with a hot cup of coffee or tea, or relaxing with a [...]

Hello boomers, active seniors and empty nesters! Here is our third installment on the Top Active Adult Living for Active Adult Condominium Communities. Read on to find out the best Active Adult Living for condominium living, brought to you by Active Adult Living.Com #23.The Colony at the Peninsula, Honolulu, HI The Colony at the Peninsula [...]

We all know how good the sunny state of California is for retirement. It is the ideal Active Adult Living. But, as there are more than 600 active adult communities in California, it may be a bit of a tough choice for active seniors to decide on the perfect 55+ retirement home. If you have [...]

Schell Brothers, a well-known home builder in Delaware had good reason to celebrate on the 17th of May 2013. This homebuilder, once again for the second time, walked away with the award for the Best Green Built Home in Delaware! And this was not the only award they snagged on this great night of nights. [...]

Seniors who wish for the perfect, quiet lifestyle and who do not wish for excessive activity can consider living in a community, such as, Treasure Valley. Located in Washington County, this community is an ideal place for a life of leisure and serenity. With shopping, recreation and medical facilities just a few miles away, Treasure [...]