Is Moving To An Active Adult Community in Valencia, Florida Right For You?

With an empty nest and retirement coming in the near future, your plans for the future may shift to downsizing and/or relocation to warmer climates. Active adult communities in Valencia may begin to look appealing with their low-maintenance housing and amenities designed to support healthy living.

There are many different reasons for an active adult to be interested in living in an adult community in Valencia, Florida. Aside from the seemingly perfect year-round weather, 55 plus communities in Valencia offer non-stop activities, kid-free environments, and there is no need to worry about home maintenance and other homeowner obligations.

Wilma Pinstein is an active adult community specialist and realtor, and can help you find the perfect active adult community in Valencia to suit your wants and needs. Ms. Pinstein realizes that 55 plus communities may not be a perfect fit for everyone, so she has these key points to keep in mind and help you determine if a Valencia active adult community is a good fit for you and your lifestyle.

Here are some questions that the Valencia, Florida real estate agent suggests asking yourself when considering if adult living is right for you:

Where do you want to live?

Depending on where you envision yourself living, whether it is a scenic mountain retreat or a coastal retirement in Valencia, you will likely find a variety of active adult communities in your desired location. You can find active adult communities throughout the country, many of which are in suburban settings. No matter how impressive the community may be, you will need to make sure that you love the location and surrounding communities as well.

What kind of community do you prefer living?

Each active adult community is unique, and there are many differentiating features for each community.  Some active adult communities are age restricted, while others are open to everyone but have age targeted activities. Many of the larger, active adult communities have a wide variety of amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts, social clubs, classes and special events. If you don’t plan on using any of these facilities you may want to consider a smaller neighborhood, since additional activities and amenities can mean extra fees.

Will you be comfortable with community rules?

Rules often come along with an active adult living facility that is enforced by the governing homeowner’s association (HOA). The rules are intended to protect your investment and help others get along, but some people find the rules to be restricting. These rules generally include regulations such as the amount of pets you can own, how long kids can visit, or rules for exterior home improvements. Make sure that you are comfortable with the community’s rules before you buy.

Have you considered and factored in monthly HOA fees into your budget?

Active adult communities in Valencia generally have an HOA monthly or annual fee that is used to pay for community maintenance and amenities. These fees vary from one community to the next and can depend on the services they include. These fees can cover a variety of expenses such as exterior home maintenance, lawn care, and trash removal; or, they can be limited to upkeep of common areas and community amenities. Make sure you discuss HOA fees with your Valencia active adult community realtor and calculate them into your monthly budget.