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When it comes to 55+, active adult, or age restricted communities, there’s often plenty of confusion and questions to go around. Who can live in an active adult community? When does an extended visit violate the covenants? Aren’t there fair housing rules to worry about? What if a spouse dies and the remaining owner is under 55?

55 and older communities have their own rules that vary from one to another, but there are some basic guidelines you can expect to see in the majority of the ones you’ll visit in your home search. We’ll touch base on a few of those, and hopefully give you enough information to ask informed questions of the agent representing the neighborhoods on your short-list.

Does the Fair Housing Act Prohibit 55+ Communities?

The Federal Fair Housing Act says you cannot deny housing or real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and familial status. Age is actually not listed, so developers and communities can set restrictions on who can own property to some degree and within state law.

What Do the Actual Age Requirements State?

For the majority of active adult communities, it’s stated that 1 owner must be 55+, with an allowance for a spouse or partner that is 40+. Children over 18 are sometimes allowed as well, but it’s very rare that children under 18 are allowed to be residents. Children under 18 most often are limited to 30 consecutive days for visits, allowing time for grandkids and others in your life to swing in for up to a full month.

Survivorship for a Significant Other Under 55

According to the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA), at least 80 percent of the occupied units of an age-restricted community must include one resident age 55 or older and the community must show an intent to provide housing for those 55 and up. This sets up an 80/20 rule for most communities to have some leeway for not only surprise children (traditional surprises, inherited surprises, etc.), but leaves room for spouses and significant others that are under 55 to continue to live and own a property after the unfortunate passing of the older partner. Again, this is flexible by community and subject to state laws, not just federal.

The UPside!

While considerations for your own circumstances have to be factored into your search for a community you’ll feel right at home in, the major upside of living in a 55+ community if you qualify is quality of life. You’ll live amongst people with similar values for property maintenance, and are less likely to experience a house next door full of partiers, loud music, or night owls that disrupt the neighborhood peace. Many of these communities have social groups that meet for gaming, hobbies, travel, and entertainment. The HOAs often have landscaping agreements. And, the floor plans are always comfortable with owner’s suites on the main floor, ranch plans, and low maintenance construction.

We have 3 new construction active adult communities in the Metro Atlanta area – all with available homes now. And with our current incentives, you can save on closing costs on select lots when using our trusted lender, Homeowners Financial Group. Have more questions? Reach out to us for the answers!

Our age-qualified 55 plus communities in Metro Atlanta feature homes offer the perfect recipe for convenience and flexibility with comfortable one-level plans. For example, Creekwood is one of our 55 plus communities in Metro Atlanta that features elegant one-level living. Let’s take a look at one of the floor plans here, the Savannah, and all the benefits it offers. Convenient and flexible one-level living is waiting for you.

One-Level Living

When designing 55 plus communities in Atlanta, we understand the importance of one-level designs. The Savannah plan is a ranch-style home with an elegant open-concept design, creating a home full of living spaces that remain accessible as you age. Plus, the one-level design of the Savannah offers a natural flow from room to room. Plenty of memories will be made, laughs will be shared, and long chats will be had – thanks to the connected modern kitchen, family room, and dining room.

Flexibility

Next, the Savannah plan has 3 bedrooms that give you the right amount of space for the active adult lifestyle. The owner’s suite in the Savannah plan has tray ceilings, a luxury bathroom, and walk-in closet. Plus, it also offers convenient extras like a sitting room and door to the covered patio. But, the true flexibility comes from the 2 secondary bedrooms. If you have children and/or grandchildren, a guest bedroom accommodates those exciting overnight stays! And even then, you still have an extra bedroom. Create the work-from-home office of your dreams!

Convenience

Possibly the most comfortable 55 plus designs are those created with convenient age-in-place features. First, the Savannah plan offers an owner’s suite bathroom with a stepless, walk-in shower. Next, the garage offers walk-up storage, so it is easy to get to your holiday decorations! The one-level design removes stairs from your everyday routine, so you can access every space for years to come. Lastly, these villa-style homes offer a low-maintenance lifestyle!

Our 55 Plus Communities in Atlanta Offer it All

Looking to make a move to one of our age-qualified 55 plus communities in Atlanta? Paran Homes has you covered. In a Paran Homes 55 plus community, you’re surrounded by convenience, flexibility, and comfortable one-level living. So if you are looking for your next move, start here in Powder Springs! Discover more about the Savannah plan by reaching out to an agent at Creekwood in Powder Springs.

Is an active adult community in Georgia right for you? Are you looking to downsize? Want to find a home to age in place with ease? Active adult communities are transforming the idea of senior living and are becoming more and more popular in Metro Atlanta. These 55 plus communities are thoughtfully designed to make life more comfortable and convenient for an active adult lifestyle. Access to outdoor adventures, convenience to Atlanta, and much more might just make you consider an active adult community here in Metro Atlanta. Keep reading!

Designed to Age in Place

Active adult communities are typically designed with ranch-style floor plans that emphasize one-level living. This style home is convenient for entertaining, cleaning, living, and watching grandchildren (if you have them). And, homeowners will surely be comfortable aging in place, thanks to the lack of stairs to access main living spaces in most active adult homes.

Ranch-style floor plans in our Creekwood homes focus on one-level living, but they offer even more. This active adult community in Metro Atlanta features open and spacious new construction homes with accessible design details. For example, some details include zero-entry showers, walk-up storage, extra bedrooms, and private areas like sunrooms for leisure time!

Lock and Leave, Low Maintenance

Another emphasis on livability and convenience that comes with 55 plus communities is the low-maintenance lifestyle! Most active adult communities provide exterior lawn maintenance, so homeowners can spend more time doing the things they want to.

“Near-it-all” Location

Many empty nesters and active adults find themselves eager to enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor adventures, and more with their free time. In Georgia, especially the Metro Atlanta area, you’ll be close to it all from an active adult community! If you are seeking natural beauty, Metro Atlanta has plenty of parks and is close enough to North Georgia for an easy day trip. In addition, the convenience to Atlanta is one of the biggest perks of living in a Metro Atlanta community. Homeowners will have easy commutes to all the top companies, like Microsoft and Coca-Cola, and access to the best dining, shopping, and entertainment options. So, your grandkids will love to come visit and adventure with you!

Trusted Home Builder

But the main reason to consider active adult communities in Metro Atlanta is because Paran Homes builds there! We build homes that promote a quality of life our homeowners deserve. Our active adult communities in Metro Atlanta help you create a new sense of community for an active adult lifestyle through great locations, amenities, and accessible design details. Discover Paran Homes, a trusted home builder, today. Then, reach out to an agent to learn more! You’ll see for yourself why you should consider an active adult community in Metro Atlanta.

There are a few key elements that make an active adult neighborhood perfect for walking exercise. And, Creekwood has them all! Between a wonderful location, beautiful homes, and a fantastic neighborhood layout, you can easily get out for a brisk walk any time you want. These age-qualified villas feature 3-bedroom floor plans, modern kitchens, owner’s suites on main, and outdoor patios. They’re all settled in a gated community right down the road from Silver Comet Trail. Discover all the benefits of Creekwood that make it the perfect neighborhood for walking exercise in Powder Springs.

Live Near Silver Comet Trail in Powder Springs

Creekwood is a 2 minute drive, 3 minute bike ride, and 10 minute walk, just down the street to the Silver Comet Trail. With sidewalks from the community to the trail, homeowners can easily reach this 61.5 mile paved trail for all of their exercise needs, from walking to biking to rollerblading. You can enjoy it for 30 minutes a day or for hours of exercise depending on your experience level. The trailhead entrance close to Creekwood offers a park cafe and a kid’s park too! Perfect for homeowners with visiting grandkids, a day of fresh air, beautiful Georgia scenery, and a playground is awaiting you.

A Pedestrian-Friendly Layout for Walking Exercise

If you are looking for a quick exercise, this active adult community’s layout is extremely pedestrian-friendly for its residents. First, Creekwood is a gated community, so you will always be safe – especially when you’re out and about walking. Since access to the community is limited, that means the traffic you can expect is from residents and validated guests. Brand new sidewalks and street lights are there to accompany you on your daily walk, whether you are a morning or evening exerciser. And if you have any furry friends, your neighborhood features green space and a road loop for a never-boring path. So, Creekwood’s sidewalks, lights, green spaces, and safety come together to make the perfect neighborhood for walking exercise!

Stay Active in this Powder Springs Active Adult Community

Daily walking exercise offers big benefits to improve your health and life! A daily walk will include fresh air, vitamin D, and interaction with a walking partner – all small things that will benefit you. Also, research shows that walking can reduce your risk of disease, encourage a healthy heart, improve your sleep and immune system, and so much more. It is an easier form of exercise for all body and health types too. With different kinds of walking, you’ll also never be bored when strolling around Creekwood. Explore power walking, nordic walking, and steady walking to find your favorite type. Then, you can train up to prepare for your beautiful new neighborhood!

Villas Now Selling in Powder Springs

In a Paran Homes neighborhood like Creekwood, you’re surrounded by beautiful homes and friendly neighbors – with the perfect layout walking, exercise, and a happy life! Take a look at this 55+ community in Powder Springs, and reach out to an agent to learn more. You’ll find stylish homes, an active lifestyle that residents can feel happy about, and a location to keep life exciting.

If you’ve been home searching in your 50s, you might have wondered “what is living in a 55+ community like?” Well, with a collection of active adult communities around Metro Atlanta, Paran Homes has the answer. We’re excited to tell you how life can be in an age-qualified community, but we understand that seeing is believing! If you’d like to see what it’s like in a 55+ neighborhood, we invite you to come to one of ours. We have age-qualified neighborhoods in Gwinnett and coming soon to Cobb County that will let you build the lifestyle you want. Either way, here’s what active adult living is like in Metro Atlanta.

Live Near Other Active Adults

You’ll have a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and meet people in your age group in an age-qualified neighborhood! It’s phenomenal to find a place where you really feel that sense of belonging, and a 55+ community can provide that. From just saying hi while out and about, to sharing a few games over the community amenities, your new routines will surely introduce you to new faces. Plus, in the right neighborhood, you’ll be equipped to entertain all your new friends in a beautiful new home!

Peace of Mind and Peace and Quiet

Mornings in the sunroom, leisurely evening strolls, and restful nights await in an age-qualified community. Maintenance-free and low-maintenance programs for homes and the community mean that not only will your surroundings be well-kept (without you having to lift a finger), certain maintenance tasks on your home are taken care of as well – worry-free. Also, all of these communities are required to restrict sales from homeowners below a certain age, of course, but many active adult communities enforce noise policies as well. Visitors are allowed, be they adult children, young grandchildren, or others, but you can expect a calm atmosphere in one of these communities.

Great Locations and a Phenomenal Lifestyle

If you’re in a Paran Homes neighborhood, you can expect a great lifestyle too. Amenities like cabanas, community gardens, bocce ball courts, and more make life at home fun and enriching, but the locations we build in are hand-picked for comfort and convenience. Shopping, dining, medical access, and entertainment are all considered when we build a community – and you can rest assured that anywhere we build has a great mix of each nearby.

Comfortable Living, Stylish Design, Paran Homes

A home in a 55+ neighborhood is a fantastic choice, it lets you create the lifestyle you want! And in Paran Homes communities, there are so many more benefits to consider. To learn more about what life is like in our age-qualified communities, read our blogs on Seaboard Junction in Loganville and Creekwood in Powder Springs (links updated 08/22/23). Speak with an agent, find out more about the area, and see for yourself what life can be like when you choose peace, style, and comfort with Paran Homes.

A quiet, peaceful, and fun life is waiting for you in an age qualified community in Snellville! With comfortable, spacious floor plans and access to some of Gwinnett’s best attractions, you can take life here at your own pace. Can you host friends or family for a weekend of exploration and shopping in your current home? You can do that and much more in the 55+ community of Gladstone Landing!

Space and Comfort for Everyone

These floor plans are so open and convenient. 2-3 bedroom and 2.5-3 bathroom homes are available in this community. With master-on-main designs, everyday life is comfortable, and hosting family or friends is easy. Flex spaces are available in these homes – so whether you want extra space for guests or room to pursue your hobbies, you’ll find it here.

Great Shopping Nearby

You can find plenty of Gwinnett County shopping to enjoy nearby. Spend a day buying gifts for loved ones (or yourself) at The Shoppes at Webb Gin, only 15 minutes away. Grocery shopping is a breeze with options like Kroger, Target, Publix, and Walmart nearby. Finally, you’ll never want for another restaurant with dozens of dine-in and takeout selections up and down Scenic Highway and Atlanta Highway.

Outdoor Adventure for You and the Family

Up for a round of ? How about taking the grandkids for a hike? Why not tour your dog around the neighborhood’s green space? From Gladstone Landing, the outdoors are calling – and it’s easy to head outside. Homeowners here get a 1-year membership to Summit Chase Country Club. Stone Mountain Park is just a short drive away as well, with learning and adventure for all ages. And, just outside your door is beautiful community green space – ideal for a picnic or playing with the dog.

Find Your Place in Gladstone Landing

All of this is available to you in a serene 55+ age qualified community in Snellville! Find the best of Gwinnett at your front door – come visit this neighborhood and see it for yourself. Call our agent to schedule a tour, and start your journey to a new life in Snellville.