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Living in Williamsburg: Active Adult Communities

08-23-08

Troy Deierling: Real Estate Agent in Williamsburg, VA

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The Williamsburg Virginia active adult only communities are for those over 55 years of age. It is a growing segment of the local real estate market. The real estate market for the "over 55's" is hot as the baby boomer generation moves into retirement.

You will need to spend time considering the pro's and con's of purchasing a home in an over 55 community. Individual needs and interests are a big part of the decision.

What is an Active Adult Retirement Community Like in Williamsburg?

Retirement communities are age-restricted. The minimum age, by Virginia law is 55, with one member of the household qualifying. Driving by, though, you may think it's just another subdivision.

Many are gated and provide private security. Homes are often closer together and have smaller lot sizes. Most homes are from a set specially designed models.

Senior Living in Williamsburg with Style: Amenities

Retirement is a time for play and may even be a time to enjoy meaningful work. Adults over 55 know how to have fun and enjoy the many social aspects of being around friends who enjoy the same things they do. Williamsburg offers many programs and advantages for resident Seniors.

Benefits of these communities

Why move into a Williamsburg retirement community filled with strangers? Their are plenty of benefits to entice you to live in an adults only neighborhood.

Single-story living is common.
One level means those facing troubled knees or aching bones aren't forced to climb stairs.
Birds of a feather.
Your Williamsburg neighbors will not to be loud teenagers on skateboards; they're people like you.
Often, Little or no yard maintenance.
The homeowners association often mows the lawns, waters the gardens, trims the trees, sweeps the walks.
Resort like living.
Fun activities located within walking or biking distance.
Mix work with play.
Often, many of today's seniors aren't ready for a life of 100% leisure. They want to continue working or maybe start a new career. Many homes in Williamsburg's adult communities include an office or den.

Is it right for you? Call us to find out if a home in an active adult community in Williamsburg is right for you.