Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is an active adult, new home community in Westlake, Florida, between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens. This 55+ community is designed for active adults with resort-style amenities and convenient access to beaches, shopping, dining, healthcare and the attractions of downtown West Palm Beach. They’ve just released this overview video that … Continue Reading » about Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake Community Tour
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Florida Cities on the 2025 US News & World Report Best Cities to Retire List
U.S. News & World Report publishes an annual list of what they think are the best cities for people to retire in, and as I’ve mentioned before, sometimes it just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Last year they had SEVEN Pennsylvania cities in the Top 10, but only one Florida city (Daytona Beach) … Continue Reading » about Florida Cities on the 2025 US News & World Report Best Cities to Retire List
New 55+ Communities Added in Fall 2024
It’s been a while since we’ve done a roundup of all the new 55+ communities we’ve recently added to the site, so without further delay, here are the latest additions: Introducing the newest GL Homes Valencia 55+ community, Valencia Sky! Valencia Sky combines the best of the world-famous Valencia and Naples lifestyles to offer an … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Communities Added in Fall 2024
The Terra Rosa in Brightmore at Wellen Park
One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is called the Terra Rosa. This 2,478 sq. ft. home has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: … Continue Reading » about The Terra Rosa in Brightmore at Wellen Park
The Lido Model at 55+ Cresswind Lakewood Ranch
The Lido model is a 1,675 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home available to build at the Cresswind Lakewood Ranch 55+ community. Let’s take a look inside: Here’s how the floorplan comes together: If the Lido is not the right size/style for you, that’s ok because they have about 20 different floorplans available here. … Continue Reading » about The Lido Model at 55+ Cresswind Lakewood Ranch
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake Photo Gallery
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is a 55+ community offering resort-style amenities, including Club Cresswind with pools, fitness facilities, arts studios, and sports courts. Take a look at these photos and request more information below: Located between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, residents enjoy easy access to beaches, shopping, and West Palm Beach attractions. Kolter … Continue Reading » about Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake Photo Gallery
The Sandcastle 2 Villa at Grand Palm in Venice
The Sandcastle is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage villa available to build at Grand Palm in Venice. I’ve mentioned several times how much I love the lock and leave convenience that attached villas offer, especially for retirees who plan to travel a lot in retirement. But oftentimes going with an attached villa means … Continue Reading » about The Sandcastle 2 Villa at Grand Palm in Venice
Stay & Play in Naples for Just $99
As I’ve said before, Stay & Play programs are a great way to learn what living in a Florida 55+ community might be like before you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege. The problem is that so few communities offer stay-and-play deals these days. But one of the newest and most … Continue Reading » about Stay & Play in Naples for Just $99
The Annabelle at Valencia Ridge
The new model center at Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, is almost complete, but today I’ve got a sneak peek at one model you will see there when it opens, the Annabelle. The Annabelle is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom model with 2,209 sq. ft. of living area. It also … Continue Reading » about The Annabelle at Valencia Ridge
Highlights from the Cresswind DeLand Grand Opening
Over 500 guests toured the new model homes at Cresswind DeLand during the Grand Opening weekend. Hear guest reactions and preview Cresswind DeLand’s new model park in this video. Cresswind DeLand features a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults. Kolter Homes’ onsite Design Studio offers hundreds of structural and design options to … Continue Reading » about Highlights from the Cresswind DeLand Grand Opening