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This is a list of some of the major retirement community builders/developers (over 55 communities). 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: 2007/2008/2009 Update: The picture for the homebuilders has changed somewhat in the past few 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 due to the strong buyers market and economic conditions.

2008 and 2009: Builders are now making new innovations to keep up with changing trends in the current economy including adding more "green" and energy-saving features.

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. 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." Del Webb

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. K Hovnanian

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. Brookfield Homes

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. Lennar

CENTEX HOMES - Another of the major retirement community developers with 50 years of home building experience and has now merged with Pulte. Centex Homes

SHEA HOMES - Over 55 communities are called Trilogy - 125 years in Northern California, Arizona, Washington and now have built their first community in Florida. Well-known builder known for quality and integrity. Trilogy Life

KB HOME Based in Los Angeles with more than 50 years experience. Builds coast-to-coast in 9 states. Some latest innovations are homes with Martha Stewart designs and the Open Series which features smaller and more flexible homes. Their over 55 home with Martha Stewart is coming soon to La Quinta, California. KB Home

MERITAGE Based in Scottsdale, Ariz - Large builder builds homes in Southern and Western states.Meritage Homes

BEAZER HOMES Based in Atlanta, Georgia - 16 states and over 50 years as a builder - their active adult series is called "Gatherings." Beazer Homes

RYLAND HOMES Based in California - One of our largest home builders although currently not too many active adult communities. Over 40 years experience. Ryland Homes

HYATT CLASSIC RESIDENCE - Luxury rental senior living. Located throughout U.S. in some of the best places for retirement. Hyatt Classic Residence

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." WCI Communities (WCIC)

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

ERICKSON RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES - "We share your zest for life." Order a free information kit. Age 62+ apartment communities in Colorado, Midwest, East Coast, and Texas. Many have assisted living options as well as independent living. Erickson Communities

TOLL BROTHERS - "America's luxury home builder." Toll Brothers

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

ENGLE HOMES - Building and developing communities for over twenty years. Over 55 community in Phoenix. Engle Homes

GL HOMES - Leading builder in Florida and other areas. GL Homes

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. Ryan Homes

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. NV Homes MCKEE BUILDERS Operates in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland for 60 years. McKee Builders

More retirement community builders with a portfolio of over 55 communities:

ARMSTRONG HOMES - Ocala, Florida Armstrong Homes

BENCHMARK BUILDERS - Delaware Benchmark Builders

BOZZUTO - Mid-Atlantic area Bozzuto Homes

MILLARD BOWEN COMMUNITIES - Atlanta homebuilder - Bowen Homes

BLAIR COMMUNITIES - Florida custom homes and manufactured homes communities Blair Communities

CRF COMMUNITIES - Florida CRF Communities

CORNERSTONE HOMES - Virginia Cornerstone Homes

COROZZI BUILDER Delaware Jack Corozzi

DELUCA 43 years - Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.lDeLuca

GEMCRAFT HOMES Mid-Atlantic Gemcraft Homes

JS HOVNANIAN & Sons New Jersey and Delaware JS Hovnanian

IDI GROUP Maryland IDI Group

LAYTON CONSTRUCTION Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore Layton Construction

O'DWYER HOMES Atlanta O'Dwyer Homes

ON TOP OF THE WORLD COMMUNITIES Florida On Top of the World Communities

THOMAS GROUP COMMUNITIES Cobb County in Georgia Thomas Group

WINDSONG PROPERTIES Atlanta area windsong Properties

WENDT BUILDERS Atlanta Wendt Builders

WILKINSON BUILDERS Pennsylvania and Delaware Wilkinson Builders

Please take the time to read the history of these retirement community builders usually found on their websites. The pride in their product and dedication is very evident. Besides being interesting, you can see that most homebuilders have contributed so much to our happiness and comfort in our homes and the responsible development of our land. We thank them for that.

You are responsible for your own investigation of homebuilders on this site.

Other Types of Retirement Community 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 Retirement Community Builders. Check back as we follow changes and builder innovations in the future. Please verify all above information as it changes often. Also, always do your own inspections. We refer you to builders for your convenience and information only and give no recommendations or even opinions.

Always consult with your real estate professionals especially before any purchase.

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