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Monarch Dunes is a place with many options, a little bit of everything for everyone. We have fascinating people with a zest for living are drawn to all that life has to offer at Trilogy at Monarch Dune. It’s not hard to see why. This community is designed for wellness, exploration, personal growth and connectedness. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s smack-dab in the middle of wine country.

The adventure starts with your taste buds at all the local, world class wineries and quaint restaurants. Or choose your favorite vintage and pick up some of the local fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market for an impromptu picnic. But there are more ways than one to work up an appetite. Here, you’ll find tons of natural beauty to explore by hiking, mountain biking, golfing, kayaking, horseback riding, surfing, camping, boating, and the ultimate in scenic driving. Or indulge in some inner exploration and pampering with a treatment at the hot springs. Performing arts, quaint inns, stretches of beach—there’s no shortage of things that exist simply to make you feel good. The funny thing is your new Trilogy community is so well designed for the life you want to live that you may find it just as fulfilling to stay right at home.

California New Homes for Active Adults - Bay Area

About an hour east of San Francisco and nestled in the evening shadows of Mount Diablo and just along the banks of the rich and historic California Delta water system, you will find Discovery Bay, a community where over 17,000 residents live and play. Close to Napa Valley's Wine Country, lies Trilogy at The Vineyards featuring the best in California new homes for active adults.  Located in the middle of 30 acres of vineyards, 18 acres of olive orchards and in the shadow of Mount Diablo. Shopping and great restruants are closeby in Brentwood, CA.

The Vineyard's Club Los Meganos, an approximately 34,000 square-foot hub for connecting with yourself and others. Under its roof, the state-of-the-art Delta Athletic Club will have everything you can imagine to keep you at your physical and spiritual best.  Also, The Delta Athletic Club is a high-end, luxury fitness experience and is available for member use only at no additional charge. The Delta Club offers state-of-the art equipment including free weights as well as the newest, comprehensive TechnoGym™ Training System which links all cardio and strength training machines together for real-time personal training. TechnoGym is considered to be some of the finest fitness equipment on the market, and was selected for the 2008 Beijing Olympics as the official fitness equipment.  These are just a few of the luxurious amenities active adults will appreciate at The Vineyards.

Trilogy at The Vineyards currently has great deals on new homes for active adults California. These homes are built by master-planned communities builder Shea Homes. The feature only name brand fixtures and range in size from 1400 to 2800 square feet. The model plans are all designed around what active adults would demand in quality efficient new homes.

If you are looking for an outstanding California retirement community, then jump in your car and drive to the East Bay to the community of Brentwood and tour Trilogy at The Vineyards - where you will appreciate their California new homes for active adults.

 

The Pacific Northwest - Affordable New Homes for Active Adults

Thinking of active adult retirement where affordable new homes for active adults are plentiful?  Yes, most  of us look only at California, Arizona, and Florida because of the warm climate.  However, there is an alternative to the extreme heat found in the desert communities of California and Arizona, not to mention the suffocating humidity in Florida.  The alternative is the Pacific Northwest - Seattle area of Redmond, Washington.  Here you will enjoy a dry and mild climate - not too hot in the summer and mild winters.  Also, you will surround yourself with some of America's most beautiful natural landscape of mountains, trees, rivers, and lakes.

Located in Redmond, Washington you will find one of the finest Washington retirement communities for active adults - Trilogy at Redmond Ridge.  Just 20 miles outside Seattle, active adults will find themselves surrounded by breathtaking forests and snow capped mountains.  They will be in the heart and beauty of the Pacific Northwest that offers great sunsets, whale watching, and delightful wineries.  Not to mention the arts and culture, professional sports, big-time shopping and fine dining which the Seattle area is known for.

Let's talk Washington new homes for active adults!  Redmond Ridge offers new homes that range from  1300 to 3000 square feet with prices starting in the low $300K range.  All the homes are built by Shea Homes, a leader in building quality master-planned retirement communities.  These homes are "Shea Green Certified" and avaiable as "move-in-ready homes".  Trilogy at Redmond Ridge is a luxurious Washington retirement community that offers a great location and challenges any
"Sun Belt" active adult community found in California, Arizona, or Florida.

Active Adult Living in Orlando Florida

Orlando, Florida in the last 36 years went from being a regional town to one of Florida's largest cities. It is not only a booming city and immensely popular vacation destination, but also a mecca for Florida retirement communities. Walt Disney got it all started when his company purchased vast tracts of land in this former farming area and announced plans to construct Disney World in 1965. Epcot followed and now Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The area is also home to countless Central Florida retirement communities.

The suburbs and area around Orlando are home to many Florida retirement communities, since Orlando is somewhat urban. There are historic neighborhoods such as Lake Apopka near Groveland, FL.
Although many active adults retire in Celebration, it is not age restricted and families of all ages live in the community. The median selling price of a home in Orlando is way down vs. the giddy heights of 2006. The median selling price was $140,200 in the 2nd quarter of 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors (down from the year previous). Photo of Universal Studios courtesy of Wikipedia and Matthew Cockerill.


A great North East Orlando retirement community featuring very affordable homes for active  adult living is Trilogy Orlando.  Homes range from 1200 to 3000 square feet and come with only name brand fixtures.  The homes are built by master home builder Shea Homes so you are assured of top-notch construction and beautiful landscaping.  This is one Florida active adult community worth checking out.  The surrounding community and luxurious amenities is what sets this retirement community apart from the status quo.

Take a tour of these fine homes for active adults seeking an amenity rich Florida retirement community.  Visit Trilogy Orlando and discover the difference that makes this a top retirement destination.

Central Coast New Homes For Active Adults

In the heart of California's Central Coast is the city of Nipomo, San Luis Obispo County. Nipomo is a beautiful thriving coastal community surrounded by lush vineyards, beaches and hot-springs. It's on a coastal mesa located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Right in the center of California's Central Coast Wine County - seven miles south of Arroyo Grande and seven miles north of Santa Maria. Here, retirees can find truly affordable new homes for active adults.  Here, you’ll find tons of natural beauty to explore by hiking, mountain biking, golfing, kayaking, horseback riding, surfing, camping, boating, and the ultimate in scenic driving.

An  excellent Central Coast active adult retirement community is Trilogy at Monarch Dunes.  Located in scenic Nipomo, Monarch Dunes offers resort style ammenities coupled with plentiful "things to do".  This California retirement community is designed for wellness, exploration, personal growth, and socializing.

With it's own golf course and country club - "The Monach Club", Monarch Dunes offers spectacular new homes for active adults - built by Shea Homes, these homes offer the best in quality construction and name brands fixtures.  The homes are very affordable ranging in size from 1700 to 3700 square feet.

The Monarch Club provides features rich architecture, chic design and 5-star amenities. While full access is reserved for Homeowners of Trilogy Monarch Dunes, visitors and guests can enjoy a range amenities offered in the award-winning Club.  As the only all-inclusive resort on the Central Coast and situated amongst the lush, green rolling hill of the Monarch Dunes Golf course, The Monarch Club is the perfect place to host your wedding, special event, corporate meeting or just unwind from a long work week.

Make a visit, and you will find Monarch Dunes to be the ideal setting on the Central Coast for active adult living at its best.  Go tour these Central Coast new homes for active adults and you will see why living on California's Central Coast makes sense while full-filling your active adult retirement home requirements.

Palm Springs Active Adult Retirement Communities

Five Reasons to Move for Retirement

Active adults on the verge of retirement often dream about retiring in a place where they will be able to maintain a permanent tan. But most people don’t pick a retirement spot based on better weather. Grandchildren and the cost of the move figure much more prominently into retirement decisions than a permanent summer. Here’s a look at the most common reasons people age 55 and over move to a new Palm Springs active adult retirement communities.

Be near family - Many retirees would like to be more involved in their grandchildren’s lives. The most common reason people age 55 and older move (20 percent) is to be closer to family. Movers age 75 and older (39 percent) were the most likely of any age group to relocate near relatives in 2009. Just 7 percent of those age 45 and under moved primarily to be near loved ones, according to a recent MetLife Mature Market Institute and National Association of Home Builders analysis of Census Bureau data.

Save money - Downsizing to a smaller home or relocating to an area of the country with a lower cost-of-living or taxes could significantly reduce your retirement costs. Some 6 percent of individuals age 55 and over who moved in 2009 did so to reduce their housing costs, compared to 4 percent of younger homeowners seeking less expensive housing. Palm Springs area, specifically La Quinta, offer Palm Springs active adult retirement communities that provide all the luxury resort style ammenities expected by 55 and over active adults.

Also, most of these 55 communities offer very affordable luxury new homes, golf resort and spa, gourmet dining, hiking trails, country clubhouse, and yes, plenty of sunshine for those choosing to retire in an active adult community in Palm Springs. Palm Springs California has always been a top choice for active adults seeking the best in retirement living.

Job opportunities - Workers between ages 55 and 64 were almost equally as likely to move for a job opportunity as younger workers (11 percent). However, after age 65, the likelihood of moving for a job drops to 5 percent, MetLife found. And while 9 percent of people age 45 and under moved closer to work or school in 2009, only 3 percent of those age 55 and older did the same.

Change in marital status - Homeowners age 75 and older were the most likely to move due to a change in marital status, such as widowhood (11 percent). Far fewer younger people traded places due to a marriage, divorce, or other family change. If you are retiring and single, then checkout the outstanding Palm Springs active adults retirement communities to put you new social calendar right on track. Most of these retirement communities have so many social functions to keep you busy interacting with like-minded active adults.

Upgrade - People in their late 50s or older (8 percent) who moved in 2009 were far less likely to upgrade to a bigger home than their younger counterparts (18 percent). While 12 percent of movers under 45 moved into a better quality home, just 10 percent of those over 55 traded up. Most Palm Spring active adults new homes are very affordable, especially when you consider all the ammenites these retirement communities include in the purchase of your new home.

Baby Boomers Discover North Las Vegas New Homes for Active Adults

That generation of Americans raised on “Leave It to Beaver,” who came of age during the battles over racial segregation, fought in (or over) the Vietnam War, joined the Peace Corps, marched for women’s rights, and populated suburbia with their offspring are now senior citizens.
We’re talking about baby boomers here – people born between 1946 and 1964, the first of whom turned 65 on New Years Day. They’re still boogying to geezer rock. (Thank you Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.) Though their tie-dye may be fading and their pony tails dangling beneath bald pates, many are still certified political lefties – even though most boomers’ political dissent these days comes as the graying base of the solidly conservative tea party movement.

Today, many are buying into North Las Vegas active adult retirement communities because of the excellent location - just far enough away from The Strip, yet close enough to enjoy Vegas entertainment and dining.

There are affordable new homes in a superior North Las Vegas active adult communities that Baby Boomes would find all the ammenities for resort style living.

Boomers are “generally satisfied with their lives and optimistic about the next third of life.” Seven out of 10 “say they have achieved all or most of what they wanted out of life.” Now, is the time they need to start thinking about retirement and discover an affordable new home in a North Las Vegas active adult community.