As individuals approach the age of retirement, they will often explore housing options that cater to their specific needs and lifestyle. Often used interchangeably, active adult communities and ...

About four years ago, Lori Felix’s husband needed a double knee replacement. To accommodate his recovery, they wanted to move before the surgery, preferably to a place without stairs. After some ...

There are myriad reasons why independent, healthy seniors choose active adult communities. Freedom from home maintenance, the ability to “lock and leave,” and recreational activities are three that ...

Baby boomers view these as a viable alternative to traditional independent living options, writes Ted Flagg of JLL Capital Markets. Pop quiz: What has all of the momentum of the white-hot ...

Active adult communities are a popular housing option in the metro Atlanta area, with builders catering to buyers age 55 and up who want to live independently but with some perks. Rules vary according ...

About 15 years ago, Tom Czapiewski and his wife Georgia were coming home from dinner and decided to check out the active adult community Sun City taking shape in far northwest suburban Huntley. They ...

Remember the scene in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” when the retractable floor over the gym swimming pool slides open during a dance? Residents at Trilogy at Tehaleh, an active-adult community near Seattle ...

Sarasota is once again ranked the No. 1 Best Place to Retire in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and where are droves of these new Floridians alighting? To the active adult communities ...