Active adult communities offer today’s Baby Boomers many benefits: access to a variety of social and recreational activities, great locations, and freedom from mundane home maintenance chores. As this group of homeowners changes over the years, many communities continue to evolve to meet the constantly changing needs and desires of today’s mature homebuyers.
Transitioning from a principal career and raising children to this new phase is an exciting experience. This is also the perfect moment to look for a new home that is a better fit for this new lifestyle.
Here are a few features many active adults want in their next homes:
Close to Family
Today’s homebuyers have a choice of where they want to spend this new stage in life. Many prefer to stay close to family, especially grandchildren, so they’re able to nurture relationships. They also prefer to stay in their locale instead of rebuilding an entirely new network of friends in a different state.
Affordable Cost of Living and Access to Healthcare
While living near family is tops on the list, they also weigh other important factors like cost-of-living and access to their preferred healthcare programs.
Open Floor Plans with Outdoor Living Spaces
Not everyone is looking to significantly downsize their home. What they desire is a more efficient floor plan. Open floor plans offer homeowners the spaciousness they desire without the extra space. It also allows them to easily entertain family and friends.
They also want homes with outdoor living spaces, whether it’s an open deck or patio or a small private yard, that serve as an extension of the indoor living areas.
Access to Outdoor and Community Amenities
Unlike previous generations, today’s super-active adults seek access to leisure activities like tennis, swimming, golf and fitness centers, in addition to being connected to the community at large. They want to be close to shopping, dining, and other cultural activities, as well as other community services like libraries, parks or open spaces, and community centers.
Today’s generation of retirees are unique in this exciting phase. They’re starting new careers, going back to school, exploring new interests and even starting new families of their own. This dynamic group of mature homebuyers deserve to live better and we’re ready to provide exactly what they desire.
