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.

Famous Places to Visit in Arizona for the 55+ Adult Lifestyle — Plus the Top 55+ Communities Nearby

From the Superstition Mountains to Tucson's Sonoran Desert, Arizona is packed with attractions for the 55+ Adult Lifestyle. Discover the state's most famous sights, paired with top-rated RetireNet.com 55+ communities just minutes from each destination.

Why Should I Live in a 55+ Community in Arizona

No humidity, no state tax on Social Security, and a golf-and-clubhouse culture Arizona practically invented — a look at why the desert beats the beach for so many retirees, with real photos and home listings from eight standout Arizona 55+ communities.

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