Las Vegas Attracts West Coast Active Adults

According to Forbes.com, Shea Homes recently purchased 532-lots in North Las Vegas to build a master-planned Active Adult Community. The private, gated community will be known as Shea Homes at Ardiente.

The gated Active Adult Community will feature a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse and debut three new model homes in mid-2010. Shea Homes plans to have an on-site designer at the community to assist homebuyers in customizing the interiors of their new homes.

The active adult new homes will range in size from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet with pricing from $150,000 to $209,000. The new homes will be Shea Green Certified (TM) meaning that they will have green, eco-friendly elements as standard, not optional, features.

“The Las Vegas market has very favorable demographics and with no state income tax is evolving into a very affordable alternative for West Coast retirees,” comments Rick Andreen, President.

If Ardiente is anything like other Active Adult Communities by Shea Homes you can expect a resort-like community focused on resident wellness, exploration, continued learning, and close personal connections. Architecturally superior product design and amenities reflect the changing needs of the baby boom generation, including business services, world-class clubs, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a diverse range of recreation and education opportunities. “Green” features and solar power systems are available on all homes addressing Baby Boomers’ growing concerns about energy usage and the environment.

The Shea name may be familiar to Nevadans due to the Shea family’s involvement in construction for more than a century. Locally, Charlie Shea and the J.F. Shea Company were contractors on the Colorado River diversion tunnel and remained on that job as Project Manager overseeing the six companies building the Hoover Dam.

Active Adult Living

A temporary sales center at Ardiente is scheduled to open April 5th.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyLife.com or by calling 800.685.6494.

New Skating Device for Active Adults

Active Adults who roller skate and want to continue to do so as they age may be interested in this device! It’s called The Skaters Coach and looks like a cross between a walker and tricyle.

“It’s a perfect tool for baby boomers, women, or anyone looking for a great alternative to running,” says Tom Demme, the inventor and self-described baby boomer with two knee replacements who himself was looking for a way to have fun, stay in shape, and avoid injury.

The Skater’s Coach is handmade in the U.S. and weighs 40 pounds. It allows active adults who love to roller blade or skate keep at it without fear of falling.

Check out this YouTube video that shows someone using the Skater’s Coach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLdC3PzUzMU&feature=player_embedded.

New Homes Starting in the High $100,000s at Victoria Gardens – Florida

Active Adult Communities

Situated between Orlando and Florida, the wide selection of new homes from 1,400 – 2,200 sq ft at Victoria Gardens offers something for everyone.

Venture into Orlando and enjoy the Grand Bohemian Gallery, the Orlando Museum of Art, the Harry P. Leu Gardens, Lake Eola Park, and more.

You can also enjoy shopping, sports, and a culinary scene where you can get a taste of everything from charming boutiques to a meal prepared by a celebrity chef.

You can also find rock concerts, theater, symphony and ballet. If you prefer an arena, there’s no shortage of sports in the home of the Orlando Magic and The Orlando Predators.

And when it comes to family-friendly things to do with visiting kids and grandkids, you can’t beat Disney World, Sea World, Discovery Cove and CityWalk’s themed restaurants.

Active Adult New Homes

Three model homes are ready for move-in now along with two other new homes. Many more will be available during second quarter of 2010.

Be sure to to cash in on one of the priced-to-sell inventory new homes at Victoria Gardens – the Federal Tax Credit deadline is rapidly approaching!