Traditional Communities Charlotte NC

Active adult communities are for many people, while others will be happier living in the traditional type of community. Read on and get more information.
Ms. Ann Dodd
704-293-8087
2014 Park Drive
Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Patricia Heard
Phoenix Family Institute
704-542-9883
10720 Carmel Commons Blvd. Suite 330
Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Kristin Kirk
Kristin Kirk, LCSW
704-237-0421
903 Northeast Drive Suite 101
Davidson, NC
Debra Sullivan Moseley
(704) 927-9202
Charlotte, NC
James William Pruett
(704) 375-9025
Charlotte, NC
Mrs. IRENE CARROLL
PRIVATE PRACTICE
704-779-0372
2237 PARK ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC
Mrs. Laura Bass
Arboretum Behavioral Health
704-540-5566
3315 Springbank Lane Suite 302
Charlotte, NC
Laurie W. Howell, LMFT
(704) 650-9425, (704) 664-1009
1400 Harding Place, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC
Lisa Mask
(704) 377-7454
Charlotte, NC
Kathleen Connolly
(704) 331-0160
Charlotte, NC
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Are You Active Adult Community Material?

April 9 — For Sequoya, moving into a 55+ community in Yuma was “… boy what a mistake!” Similarly, Kimojimo “tried (a community in FL), lasted 9 months, and couldn’t WAIT to get out!” Yet Bill55, who worked for years for Del Webb, “… met countless people who had no intention of living in an adult community. But for one reason or another they decided to give it a shot and I would see them around the community day after day taking part in all sorts of activities. At least 95% of those people said that moving there was the best decision of their lives!”

Active adult communities are for many people, while others will be happier living in the traditional type of community. Topretirements has just written a “Tips and Picks” article, “ Is an Active Adult Community Right for You” , that uses quotes from actual people to try to pinpoint the pluses and minuses of active adult communities, so as to help others figure out what their retirement living decision should be.

The people who say that they love living in their active adult communities are attracted for about 5 basic reasons:

  • Active living and activities
  • Easy social scene
  • Low maintenance
  • Getting away from teenagers (or being with people their own age)
  • Finding a community that’s right for them
  • All inclusive style and conveniences

    • Meanwhile, the people who hate the thought of living in active adult communities have plenty to say about why they feel that way.

  • The biggest negative by far is Home Owners Associations (HOAs). For many, having some one else tell them how to live just isn’t acceptable
  • Incompatible neighbors and aspirations. Several people commented that older retirees aren’t willing to spend on necessary improvements, so communities don’t improve
  • Too many restrictions and rules (See HOA)
  • Boring
  • Prefer to live where they always have
  • Location - most active communities are remote - that’s where the cheap land is

    • Finally, many people had good advice for others when it comes to deciding whether or not to live in an active adult community. We liked this quote a lot: “From my observations 55+ communities do indeed offer a great deal - but that is not to say they are for everyone - there are tradeoffs. It seems that more particular/meticulous persons do a bit better in these environs - and those that take advantage of the multitude of activities, not the armchair quarterbacks, are usually more pleased.”

    To see the full Tips and Picks article go to Active Adult Communities

    Posted by Boomer1 on April 9th, 2008

    Click here to read the rest of the article from TopRetirements.com