Active Lifestyle Communities

The active retirement lifestyle encompasses a wide range of community living to include fast pace golf course luxury homes to independent living catering to the care needs of seniors and their spouses.

Why Should I Live in a 55+ Community in Florida

Warm winters, no state income tax, low-maintenance homes, and built-in community — Florida's 55+ communities solve the retirement equation better than most people expect. A look at the financial, social, and health reasons residents stay for good.

Are Manufactured Homes Safe? An Overdue Lecture

Professor Stone Oakley investigates a curious discovery on Interstate 75 — a manufactured home passing him at eighty miles per hour — and uses it to make a serious case for why Florida's manufactured homes are engineered, elegant, and indistinguishable fr

The Best 55+ Manufactured Home Communities Near Port Charlotte, FL

Explore top 55+ manufactured home communities near Port Charlotte, FL, plus the waterfront restaurants, parks, and activities that make Southwest Florida retirement so inviting — from Punta Gorda's harbor to Arcadia's quiet countryside.

Manufactured Home Communities in Mesa: Affordable 55+ Living Without Compromise

Mesa and the East Valley prove that affordable and resort-style can share the same front door. Explore nine standout 55+ manufactured home communities — from budget-friendly Dorado Canyon to flagship Palm Creek — where low maintenance meets full amenities

The Quiet Luxury of Mountain Living: A 55+ Guide

Discover why active adults choose mountain and foothill living: cooler air, cleaner skies, unforgettable views, and built-in outdoor recreation. Explore standout 55+ communities across Arizona and California's iconic ranges, with homes priced for every bu

Welcome to Paradise: A Northerner's First Day in a Florida 55+ Community

Moving south from the frozen North? Meet Carol from the Welcome Committee, learn why everyone owns a golf cart, find out whose pool chair you can't sit in, and master the early bird special. A wickedly funny look at day one in a Florida 55+ community.

What Are the Top-Rated 55+ Communities Along Florida's Gulf Coast?

Florida's Gulf Coast stretches 400 miles of the most beautiful retirement addresses in America. RetireNet.com's verified top communities — from Ranchero Village in Largo to Vizcaya Lakes in Port Charlotte — represent the Gulf Coast's finest 55+ active adu

What Are the Top-Rated Manufactured Home Communities in Arizona?

From Palm Creek's championship golf in Casa Grande to Superstition Mountain views in Apache Junction, Arizona's top-rated 55+ manufactured home communities deliver resort-style living, stunning desert scenery, and genuine affordability for active adults r

Best Manufactured Home Communities in Florida

Florida's best 55+ manufactured home communities deliver resort-style living at an affordable price — from Gulf Coast waterfront retreats to Central Florida golf communities. Discover the top communities listed on RetireNet.com and find your perfect place

Homes for Sale in Phoenix's Highest-Rated Age-Restricted Communities

Phoenix is home to some of America's most celebrated 55+ communities. From resort-style manufactured home neighborhoods to championship golf enclaves, discover where to find homes for sale in the Phoenix area's top-rated age-restricted developments.