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Two Rivers 55+

Odenton, MD
Main-Level Owner's Suite Homes from the Upper $600s

Introducing luxury active adult living just 22 miles from Washington, DC at Two Rivers, Anne Arundel County’s most in-demand 55+ community. Stay close to friends and family in the Maryland-area while enjoying easy access to historic downtown Annapolis, BWI Airport, and ample shops & dining, including Wegmans. Main-level owner’s suite homes are coming soon from the low $700s.

Set amongst 1,400 acres of natural beauty, Two Rivers offers ponds, walking trails that wind through open spaces, and a nature center – in addition to an award-winning clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor pools.

With NVHomes at Two Rivers, you can select from one of four amazing main-level owner’s suite plans that offer complete luxury without an ounce of compromise. All feature craftsman-style exteriors with charming details and provide spacious living that is as elegant as it is functional.

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Waterset

Apollo Beach, FL
Homes from the high $300s to $1M+

Escape the snow and embrace the Florida lifestyle at Waterset, a vibrant master-planned community with new homes and an array of amenities for all ages. Located in Apollo Beach, Florida, just 16 miles south of the coastal city of Tampa, our community features new homes from seven award-winning homebuilders in a variety of home styles and floorplans.

With a range of amenities, including 12+ miles of trails, 10+ parks, multiple resort-style pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, sports courts, and more, no two days feel the same. Community events throughout the year – like food truck festivals, concert series, the annual Turkey Trot and more—make it easy to make new friends and experience the welcoming nature of our residents. Our active, inclusive way of life makes this a one-of-a-kind community where everyone feels right at home.

Plus, our brand-new gated 55+ neighborhood – Regency at Waterset by Toll Brothers – is now selling. Regency at Waterset features low-maintenance, single-level homes and exclusive resort-style amenities with a full social calendar curated by a dedicated lifestyle director.

Make new friends, explore your passions, and embrace the active lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of at Waterset!

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K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Victory at Verrado

Buckeye, AZ
pricing starting at lower $600s & Gated Community

High above the desert floor, overlooking Phoenix, sits K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Victory at Verrado. This luxury 55+ active adult community is fortuitously surrounded by the White Tank Mountains and Skyline Regional Park, allowing residents to be immersed in the raw splendor of the American southwest while living in comfort and style.

Each of the five floor plans offered by K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Victory have a natural flow from indoor to outdoor gathering areas, in addition to high-end finishes and materials used throughout. These spacious layouts include up to three bedrooms and approximately 1,924 to 2,288 square feet of living space.

The community amenities of Victory at Verrado are equally impressive as the homes found within. Luxe pools flanked by lounges and palm trees overlook craggy mountains. All your workout needs are seen to at the 7,000 square foot, state-of-the-art fitness center, and you can recover at the full-service spa. Two Championship golf courses designed by Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman will provide hours of enjoyment. And for those oenophiles, the Victory Vineyard hosts wine tastings, guest vintner dinners, wine making classes, and an annual Crush party.

With its stunning scenery and endless amenities, Victory at Verrado is the ultimate in refined, active adult living. K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons matches that standard with beautiful, thoughtfully designed houses, ready to become homes.

Sign up today to receive more information on the new offerings with K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Victory at Verrado, and begin your journey to a better way of life.

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Lakefront Homes McCormick SC | Savannah Lakes Village Community

Savannah Lakes Village

McCormick, SC
Homes: $200s to $900K plus, Lots from $20K - $300K

Savannah Lakes Village is on the 71,000-acre freshwater Lake Thurmond in McCormick, South Carolina with 1,200 miles of shoreline. The community boasts two championship lakefront golf courses with restaurants and pro shops, fiber-optic Internet to each homesite, a 23,000 square foot recreation center with 6 lighted tennis courts (4 HarTru and 2 hard surface), pickleball, bowling alley, indoor & outdoor pools, sauna, fitness room, private card rooms, library, 50+ social clubs, yoga studio, Rod & Gun Club, and so much more. This is active retirement in its truest form…

We are a short 45-minute drive to Augusta and a 2-hour drive from Atlanta. The community abuts three state parks and offers 100+ miles of hiking and biking trails. With no initiation fees or monthly minimums, low property taxes, and no special assessments, you can live an unexpectedly affordable luxury lifestyle.

Our preferred builders offer many custom home plans and lot-home packages to choose from at whatever price point and product type you may desire.

Come stay and play at Savannah Lakes Village. 2 nights for $199. Visit SavannahLakesVillage.com or call 864-391-5259 to book your tour.

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K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at The Ranch

Rancho Cordova, CA
Homes from $400k - $600k

Wake up in paradise at K. Hovnanian’sÂŽ Four Seasons at The Ranch, an active 55+ community of new construction homes in Rancho Cordova, CA. Look forward to low-maintenance living at its finest at this resort-style community where every day feels like you’re on vacation. With a selection of 14 beautiful floorplans, ease into a single-story home designed with you in mind. Choose from up to 3 beds, 3.5 baths, 2-car garages, and up to 2,925 sq. ft. of space to kick back and relax.

Enjoy world-class amenities right at your fingertips – get your heart pumping over a friendly game of pickleball, bocce ball, or swimming laps at the indoor or outdoor pool. You’ll love chatting with neighbors at our clubhouse, which offers more than 29,000 sq. ft. of activities and entertainment, including a lounge, billiards and cards room, fire pit, stocked kitchen, and more.

Explore the beauty of Northern California with easy access to commuter routes and plenty of outdoor recreation. Nestled in a historic gold rush town just outside of Sacramento, there’s plenty of attractions just a drive away for you to enjoy. Find breathtaking views of wine country, catch some rays on a hike, or practice your backswing on a golf course. Come make K. Hovnanian’sÂŽ Four Seasons at The Ranch your new home sweet home today.

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Now, for the fun part. Once you’ve made a short list of communities you’re interested in, make plans to visit! Many communities offer discovery tours or “stay and play” packages, so you can experience, say, for a weekend, what it would be like to live there. This is the very best way to know for sure if a community is right for you.

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