Are you thinking about the perfect setting with a nice home and community to start the next phase of your life? Getting settled in the right neighborhood for you could include deciding on an active adult community, which may be harder than you think!
To help you narrow down your search, let’s look at several good questions to ask yourself while deciding on an active adult community and which one may be a good move for you.
Will this be a full-time or part-time residence?
For starters, will you be living in the community all the time or just here and there? If you are living there part-time, will your home and your belongings be safe while you are away?
Be sure to talk to your local Realtor about the surrounding area. Don’t forget to ask if they have an idea of how many residents live in the neighborhood full-time.
Who and how often do you entertain?
Are you a “hostess with the mostest?” Who do you like to invite over? From grandkids visiting to best friends to new friends, will you have enough space to entertain?
If not, a social center that you can reserve for private parties and more would be an amenity to look for in an active adult community!
Is the community pet-friendly?
Are you a dog lover? Crazy for cats? Make sure to double check and see if the active adult community is pet-friendly.
What restaurants, shops, coffee shops and entertainment options are nearby?
Tour the area when you are looking for an active adult community. Ask the locals about their favorite places to eat, dine and more. See what’s convenient to the neighborhood you are thinking about.
Is there a business center or room for an office?
People are settling into their golden years well before retirement these days, so if you are still working and will be for the next several years, make sure house layouts leave room for a home office.
If not, find out if there will be a business center on the property with all the technology you could need to work from home.
What are your favorite recreational activities and hobbies?
Do you love to walk, bike, hike or jog? Are you more of a swimmer than a runner? Can’t get enough pickleball or tennis?
Or do you prefer to sit quietly by the fire pit in the winter? Make sure the community you are considering has the facilities and resources to support your interests and hobbies.
How is the healthcare system?
Another top priority for most of us is local healthcare. So, when you are deciding on an active adult community, be sure to ask about the local healthcare system.
Ask if the neighborhood is convenient to the local hospital or other healthcare facilities, including dentists and eye doctors.
What is my budget?
Finally, can you afford everything you want, or will you need to compromise? Your local Realtor can help you determine your budget or connect you with someone who can.
Summary
If you still have questions when it comes to deciding on an active adult community in our area, keep reading our blogs. You will find more tips for choosing an active adult community, and even understand more about terms like age-restricted versus age-targeted.
Looking for an active adult community in Auburn? Check out The Villas at Dawson Corner—a new 55-plus neighborhood currently under construction off Wire Road! Contact Ryan Roberts to learn more.
