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1. How to Choose the Best 55+ Community in Vero Beach

2. Are you ready to do something for yourself?
The kids have moved out.
The nest is empty.
Your retirement is impending.
What’s next?

3. If you choose to move to a retirement community, you have plenty of
options. There’s the active adult communities, leisure communities,
independent living communities, and continuous care communities.

4. Why move to an active adult community?
- Low maintenance lifestyle. The prospect of a lifestyle where you
don’t have to worry about property management is highly appealing.
- Communities and homes are created with your need in mind.
Age-restricted communities are becoming a mecca for many of our
adults.
- An active and healthy lifestyle. No matter what stage you are at
in life, there is a need to maintain an active lifestyle. Staying active and
socializing with friends are essential components of healthy aging.
- Resort-like feel. When you’re in the prime of your life, you want to
enjoy it, experience something different, and learn new things you
didn’t have time to learn before. Active adult communities allow that.

5. When you are just beginning your search, the communities may seem all
the same. You have to know the features and services you want so you can
find the best fit for you.
Here’s your guide to choosing an active adult community.

6. 1. Location
Consider the lifestyle you envision to have. Does it include warm and sunny days,
long walks on the beach, swimming, fishing, or golfing? If you prefer any of these
activities, consider choosing a community in one of the sunny states, like Florida.

7. 2. Price and cost of living
When you choose an over 55+community, it is because you know you can afford it.
You want to make sure you are living practically and within your means, while still
achieving the level of comfort you desire.

8. 3. A sense of community.
One of the benefits of living in an age-restricted community is the opportunity to
interact and form friendships with others of your age, interests, and hobbies.

9. 4. Amenities.
Another important consideration in choosing a 55+ community is the amenities
offered by the community. You’ll commonly find pools, fitness centers, clubhouses,
tennis courts, and golf courses in all communities.

10. 5. Convenience.
In looking for a 55 plus community, you should also check the crime rate of the
area and its accessibility to major roads, hospitals, shopping destinations,
restaurants, theater, and parks.

11. 6. Safety. Your safety and security are paramount compared to the activities,
services, and programs of your chosen community.

12. Selecting the community to settle in takes a little bit of time and research, but
when you do it, you’ll find the best location where you can live happily and
contentedly for the rest of your life.

13. Top 5 Tips for choosing the best over 55+ community
1. Cost. Your financial ability should be your first consideration in selecting a
retirement community.
2. Proximity to loved ones. If proximity to your family and friends are important to
you, choose a location that’s within driving distance so you can easily visit them or
vice versa.
3. Climate and location. Consider your health and your preferences.
4. Lifestyle and amenities. Each community offers different programs and
amenities, so choose wisely.
5. Real Estate Value. Though the home you’ll be choosing will likely be your last
home and you won’t be selling anytime soon, it is always good to know the resale
value of the home and have a backup plan. Talk to your Realtor®, or to me Karen
Mathers, about the projected resale value.

14. Have you chosen your top 4 picks?
I hope you include Vero Beach FL active adult communities among your choices. They offer
more than just the best retirement locations. These neighborhoods merge the lifestyle you
want. With the comfort and convenience of being near shopping and dining amenities.

15. If you are looking for a place where you can relax and live comfortably in the next 20-30
years, the over 55+communities of Vero Beach FL is what you are looking for. Vero Beach
is part of “Treasure Coast”, located between Jacksonville and Miami. This beach
community is the county seat of Indian River County, and offers a truly exceptional way of
life. This beautiful location has many retirement communities with a host of amenities to
choose from. It checks off all the boxes of your must-haves for active adult living.

16. Coastalliving.com included it in its list of the Top 10 Florida little beach towns.
Read more about it here:
https://www.coastalliving.com/travel/top-10/best-small-florida-beach-towns#vero-beach

17. Here’s more proof why you’ll find an excellent lifestyle in Vero Beach.
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18. This beautiful location has many retirement communities with a host of amenities to choose
from. It checks off all the boxes of your must-haves for active adult living.
Click here for more info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2BEbRUAG-k

19. There are many adult developments and planned communities in Vero Beach. The best
community for you is the one that caters to most of your financial and social needs, and your
preferred lifestyle.
Check out this list of age-restricted gated neighborhoods.

20. Woodfield is a highly sought-after community with its numerous amenities, active lifestyle,
great programs and proximity to shopping and dining options. Homes in this community offer
the ultimate comforts and convenience, a reward for all those years of hard work. Learn more
about this gated community here.
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21. Harmony Reserve is a new over 55 community that offers everything you would want for an
active and social lifestyle. You get the best of beaches and convenient shopping in this
neighborhood. Click here for more information on Harmony Reserve.
https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/harmony-reserve

22. Seasons at Orchid is well-known for its resort-style amenities and low maintenance homes
set in a tropical and quiet environment. This community is proud of its amenities, along with its
West-Indies inspired home designs. Know more about this community here :
(https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/seasons-at-orchid)

23. Old Orchid community offers luxurious, one story, single family homes with Mediterranean
style exteriors. Homes in this neighborhood have security systems, ensuring their privacy and
safety. Get to know more about Seasons at Orchid here :
https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/old-orchid

24. Isles at Waterway Village is a 696-acre community with various amenities and activities
designed to appeal to any adult who would like to live a healthy lifestyle. Find out here if the
homes is this neighborhood suit you:
https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/waterway-village

25. Cove at Waterway Village is a community of 80 single-family low maintenance homes with
large gathering areas and functional living spaces. Learn more about this neighborhood here:
https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/cove-at-waterway-village

26. The Willows feature 92 single-family homes located only seven miles from the Atlantic Ocean,
so you have plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. More surprises await you in the neighborhood
so learn more at : https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/the-willows

27. Lakes at Waterway Village offers 320 single-family homes with various floor plans and
options. It is located close to the Indian River Lagoon where you can enjoy plenty of
watersports. Find out what exciting programs and amenities this development offers here :
https://www.55places.com/florida/communities/lakes-at-waterway-village

28. Retirement home buying mistakes to avoid:
Before you sign anything, here are a few mistakes other buyers have made. I’m sharing them in
the hopes that you’ll learn from them and do things right.
1. Insufficient research. Like with all your real estate transactions before, you need to invest
time in learning and researching about the community you’ll be joining. Since you will be living
in the community you choose for a really long time, make sure you do your research. Ask the
right questions and clarify any concerns you may have.
2. Overestimating home expenses. Looking for a new home is exciting, and it can be tempting to
choose a community and home with a higher price point than what you originally intended just
because you are captivated by the home’s amenities and features. In the end, it may be too
much for you because it will affect your monthly payments.
3. Buying too far from loved ones and friends. You will most likely want to be with family during
the holidays and for special occasions. This will be a lot easier if you lived within driving
distance of them. If you choose a location that is too far, travel and frequency of visits may
become more challenging.

29. This is going to be your last home purchase, so you’ll want to make sure you are making
the right investment.
Call me, Karen Mathers at 772-532-3221. Let my expertise and skill work for you in finding
the best active adult community in Vero Beach to suit your needs and lifestyle.