Retirement Community Builders

This is a list of some of the major retirement community builders/developers. We cannot make recommendations as you must always do your own research in selection of builders.

You may go to their websites and see their entire collections.

As the boomers enter their retirement, these and other developers are building more communities for over 55 residents. The newer communities are trying to discover what it is boomers want and giving them the most in-demand amenities such as fitness centers, more luxury items, and healthier lifestyle food choices.

Note: 2007 Update: The picture for the homebuilders has changed in the past two years since we first stated the above. Many of the builders have over-built and homes are standing unsold in many areas.

There is a slow-down now in the building of homes until inventory is reduced. Homeowners are finding it difficult to get their homes sold so that they can purchase in retirement communities. For buyers there are outstanding incentives to buy from many homebuilders including price reductions. Check with local Realtors as the real estate market conditions can vary greatly depending on location and some areas are better than others.

DEL WEBB - a division of Pulte Homes. More than 20 new communities launched in 2006. Over 50 years experience building homes throughout the U.S. The largest of the retirement community builders, also called active adult communities. Offers an exclusive "Active Adult Lifestyle Guide." Website: www.DelWebb.com

K. HOVNANIAN HOMES - Active Adult Communities are called Four Seasons. Since 1959. Builds resort-at-home communities for a country club lifestyle. Throughout U.S. Call sales office daily 610-336-7470. Website: www.khov.com

BROOKFIELD HOMES - Providence by Brookfield Homes is the active adult contingent. Since 1956. One of the top 20 largest homebuilders in the nation. Priority One customer service program and offering many design options to the buyer for a custom look and feel. Website: www.brookfieldhomes.com

LENNAR - Developer in 20 different states, headquartered in Miami. Active adult communities called Heritage with 30 luxury communities in 13 states. "Your Home Your Way" Founded in 1954. Website: www.Lennar.com

CENTEX HOMES - Another of the major retirement community developers with 50 years of home building experience. Website: www.centexhomes.com

SHEA HOMES - Over 55 communities are called Trilogy - 125 years in Northern California, Arizona and Washington. Well-known builder known for quality and integrity. Website: www.trilogylife.com

HYATT CLASSIC RESIDENCE - Luxury rental senior living. Located throughout U.S. in some of the best places for retirement. Website: www.hyattclassic.com

WCI COMMUNITIES - Another major retirement community builder. Collection of active adult communities is called Encore except for its large community in Florida called Sun City Center near Tampa and Sarasota. Waterfront and country club style in Florida and East Coast. WCI says "the experience is everything." Website: www.WCICommunities.com

PRINGLE - Offers a free guide: "How To Buy Your Home in Florida." "Fulfilling the retirement dreams of our residents." Features Pringle's Design Center. Website: www.pringle.com

ERICKSON RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES - "We share your zest for life." Order a free information kit. Age 62+ communities in Colorado, Midwest, East Coast, and Texas. Website: www.ericksoncommunities.com

TOLL BROTHERS - "America's luxury home builder." Website: www.tollbrothers.com

ROBSON COMMUNITIES - Five retirement communities in Arizona and Texas. Active adult resort living. Send for beautiful DVD or video. Wonderful "visit" packages. Go to www.robson.com

ENGLE HOMES - Building and developing communities for over twenty years. Over 55 community in Phoenix. Go to www.englehomes.com

GL HOMES - Leading builder in Florida and other areas. Go to www.glhomes.com

RYAN HOMES - "Welcoming Families Home for Over 50 Years." They call their over-55 communities "Legacy" or "Hearthstone." They have a good-size portfolio of communities for adults 55 and better. Go to www.RyanHomes.com

NV HOMES Luxury homebuilders of single family homes and villas since 1979. Over 55 communities are called Dolce Vita. Has communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware. Go to www.NVHomes.com

Other Types of Builders

These represent some of the many major retirement community builders. Other builders are selected by developers of retirement communities. See our Luxurious Retirement Communities page

We hope you enjoyed this page of some of the retirement community builders and developers. Please verify all above information as it changes often. Also, always do your own inspections. We refer you to builders for your convenience only and give no recommendations or even opinions. Always consult with your real estate professionals especially before any purchase.

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