What is active adult? NIC comes up with definition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2022
With varying existing perceptions of what the growing “active adult” property type is, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care on Thursday released a definition in an effort to unify...
Latitude Margaritaville to get weeklong exposure on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2018
Latitude Margaritaville will get national TV exposure next week when the “Wheel of Fortune” game show takes place amid a custom set including images of the active adult communities and features a grand...
Creating spaces for thriving: Designing the active adult environment
By
Darla Esnard
Ryan Miyahira
May 20, 2024
As more individuals seek communities that offer both comfort and enrichment, the concept of active adult living will only continue to gain further momentum.
2020 opening planned for third Margaritaville community
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 23, 2018
Developers are shooting for an early 2020 opening for Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, in the Florida Panhandle.
Multifamily company Hudson Capital Properties enters active adult housing market
Dec 06, 2019
New York-based multifamily real estate investment and development company Hudson Capital Properties is entering the active adult housing market with The Retreat at Coastal Grand in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Senior living trends, challenges to watch in 2023
By
Lynne Moore
Dec 05, 2022
Things are improving, but in 2023, issues still will need to be addressed.
Who is attracted — and not attracted — to active adult apartments
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 06, 2022
Q. Is the active adult apartment product successfully attracting and serving a younger and more active segment of the senior population? A. Active adult apartments are attracting an age profile that...
Partners break ground for Latitude Margaritaville
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2017
Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings broke ground Tuesday for the Latitude Margaritaville active adult community planned for Daytona Beach, FL. The partners say they plan to open several more...
Amenities, social opportunities drawing residents to active adult communities: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 15, 2019
Amenities and social opportunities are the No. 1 reason those interested in 55+ active adult communities want to move, according to the 2019 55places National Housing Survey, the results of which were...
What baby boomers seek from active adult housing
By
Lynne Moore
Aug 21, 2023
Baby boomers have become a highly studied demographic over the past few years, and it is clear that their preferences are different than those of previous generations.