Part IX in our Series of of Active Adult 4 Less
Great Values You Won't Believe . . .

I hope that you had a Happy Valentine’s Day and celebrated the holiday with the love of your life.  And, after all, living life to its fullest is what it’s all about!  In today’s times of economic recovery my ongoing series of Active Adult 4 Less has been well received because even though your portfolio value may be down, you still want the lifestyles that active adult, age-restricted or age-appropriate communities have to offer.

Thus I have carried on for you, ever searching out great low cost opportunities for you to enjoy the lifestyle that you’ve dreamed of, worked towards and saved all of your life for.

If perhaps, at this time of the year, you’ve had enough of winters’ chill and shoveling snow - your thoughts may take you to a lifestyle in sunnier climes.  Having grown up in Arizona I always thought that "the snowbirds" as we called them then ALL wanted to retire to the sunbelt.  Of course, that is simply not the case entirely, because many of you will ultimately choose to buy your active adult nest within 600 miles of where you raised the family.

Nonetheless, this dose of Active Adult 4 Less is rich in Vitamin D.  So, get the tanning cream, Martha, and let’s check out some super cost-effective lifestyles in the land of sunshine!

Of course, the perennial favorite for easterners has always been Florida, and with the recent market corrections in home prices super values abound throughout the state.

Several months ago I discovered the website for Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club, an exceptional lifestyle community in southern Florida.  I have to admit that when I first checked out their website, it took my breath away!  A private, gated Golf & Country Club community that also has lighted tennis courts and its own deep water marina. 

OK, you’re now asking yourself, “What could a Yacht & Country Club community be doing in an article like this?” When I visited the real estate page at their website I was blown away to see what only $150,000 would get me.  How about a model-perfect 3 bedroom, single-level ground floor lakeside condominium?  Oh, did I mention that the home is 2,100 square feet and is being offered at that price fully furnished?  Bring your toothbrush and your tanning cream and start enjoying Active Adult 4 Less!!

While Piper’s Landing is not an age-restricted community, here’s how they describe themselves:

“We’re not a Florida retirement community or a 55 and over community, yet most of us are in this age group. Retiring does not define members at Piper’s. Active, educated, inquiring and caring would be better adjectives.” 

I like that mindset!!

Lots of folks are living the good life at DeCordova Bend Estates in Granbury, Texas.  You could be too!  Check this out:  Grand Oaks, scenic Lake Granbury, championship golf course and beautiful homes.  DeCordova Bend Estates stands alone as an established, gated community in historic Granbury, Texas! 

Amenities also include a health club, dining, marina, pro golf club, driving range, lakeside properties and 24 hour security plus an on site fire department for your safety!  No city taxes in DeCordova and your HOA includes full use of all facilities including unlimited golf at a reasonable monthly fee.   Minutes to shopping and medical care and 30 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area! 

If you like sound of this community, you’ll love getting a 2,200 square foot home at just $140,000.  It features dual master suites plus a huge living area and a sun room.  Our local Seniors Real Estate Specialist there is Marcie.  She’ll be happy to give you all of the details on this and other available homes.

Perhaps your preference is more toward desert living than the big skies of Texas or Florida’s balmy breezes, so check out a Palm Desert, California 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium in the 55+ community of Villa Portofino.  It’s more than 1,550 square feet of wall to wall luxury and is listed at just $144,900. 

You’ll enjoy a 30,000 square foot club house with indoor and outdoor dining, computer lab, library, theater, chapel, travel agency plus a beauty salon/barber shop.  The community also has a swimming pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus a spa, steam rooms and professional trainers.  Oh, and by the way, there’s also an 18 hole putting course.   

Our southern California desert cities specialist is Elaine, and she can give you the details on this home as well as dozens of others priced at less than $150,000 in the greater Palm Springs/Palm Desert area of sunny southern California.

Of course, real estate is dynamic and all of the above offerings that I have found for you are subject to prior sale.  However, it is still very much a buyer’s market and opportunities galore abound for you to enjoy Active Adult 4 Less.