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#5 Reason to Live in an Active Lifestyle Community

August 5, 2011

Reason #5 – New beginnings. Life in an active adult community gives you the unique opportunity to meet folks in your general age range right where you live. If you’ve been predeceased by your spouse or soul mate, or have found yourself as the casualty of a divorce, moving in to an active lifestyle community […]

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#4 Reason to Live in an Active Lifestyle Community

August 3, 2011

Reason #4 – New friends. A large number of folks will choose to purchase in an active lifestyle community that is not more than 600 miles from where they raised the family. The friendships that were developed during those decades may seem impossible to ever replace, but once you live in an adult community, you’ll […]

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#3 Reason to Live in an Active Lifestyle Community

August 1, 2011

Reason #3 – Your health. Health and well being come from more than just exercise!   While many active lifestyle communities do offer a range of physical activities, just having the opportunity to recreate or participate together with like minded active adults in things such as hobbies, crafts, or cards will bring enjoyment and may […]

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Is Your Kitchen Full of Unsafe Plastics?

July 29, 2011

If you’ve seen the movie The Graduate, you might remember the classic scene in which the main character is told that the future can be summed up in one word: Plastics. Unfortunately, the person giving that advice pretty much nailed it — plastics are now everywhere. Manufacturers use plastics more than any other material to […]

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#2 Reason to Live in an Active Lifestyle Community

July 28, 2011

Reason #2 – Keep on keepin’ on. Someone once said that to retire is to die!   Perhaps that’s why developer Del Webb coined the slogan, Live On! While the ad agencies paint idyllic pictures of active lifestyle community residents occupying their time in pursuit of their favorite sports, hobbies and avocations, the reality is that […]

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Why Live in an Active Lifestyle Community?

July 26, 2011

  The purchase of a home in an active lifestyle community is a purchase of choice, not of necessity.   #1 Reason folks choose to make that decision: Reason #1 – Your happiness. Many developers go to great lengths to create an almost utopian lifestyle in their communities with activities ranging from sports, fitness, and […]

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Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams…

July 8, 2011

What attracts people over 55 to active adult retirement communities? BENEFITS (Pros): • Active, relaxed lifestyle • Gated 24/7 Security • Freedom from yard work and maintenance • Desire to be with people your own age • Time to learn new hobbies • Carefree – “Get Up & Go” lifestyle CONS: • Not inexpensive • […]

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Mandatory CO Detector Installation for California Homeowners

June 10, 2011

Although the bill (SB 183) was signed into law in 2010, California residents must have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes as of July 1, 2011. Who is impacted? This time line applies to single-family homes, including individually-owned condominiums, (owner or tenant occupied) that have appliances that burn fossil fuels or homes that have attached […]

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Why work with an area Real Estate Expert?

June 2, 2011

Having a good relationship with your real estate agent can make the difference between a smooth transaction and a mess. If you’re making a cross-town or a move to a neighboring community, your agent may be a good choice if the agent specializes in the area where you’ll be selling and not necessarily the one […]

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2011 Home Decor Trends – Green continues to be keen

January 14, 2011

According to Kathy Hoffman of Susan Fredman Design Group, products and materials such as bronze, copper, clay, cotton, linen and hemp – which are environmentally friendly, contribute to healthy indoor air quality and can be repurposed or recycled at the end of their lifespan – will be in high demand. Andrea Vollf adds that using […]

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