Carolina Arbors

We are proud to announce that construction is under way in Carolina Arbors, a Del Webb community that will be managed by LandArc.  Residents will begin moving into the first completed homes early this summer.  When completed, there will be 1280 units.  LandArc offers a unique approach specialized towards managing active adult communities.   Our portfolio includes sites in Michigan, Georgia, and North Carolina. 

We are striving to raise brand awareness. If you know someone who is the board member of an active adult community, please let them know about the services offered by LandArc.  Or, if you are a board member from an active adult community click on the following link to see how we can improve your active lifestyle: http://landarc.com/Portals/0/lapromo/01.html

NOW HIRING: Carolina Arbors Lifestyle Director

LandArc is looking for an experienced individual to serve as the Lifestyle Director for a new Active Adult community by Del Webb.  Carolina Arbors is located in beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina and will host 1,350 homes with elaborate amenities. 

Some of the benefits offered for this position include: competitive salary, benefits, company sponsored training and continuing education.  A suitable candidate for this position would be someone who will actively engage Del Webb residents in activities that will be offered at Carolina Arbors.   

Since home construction in Carolina Arbors is just beginning, residents who move into Carolina Arbors are looking to continue their active adult lifestyle as they approach retirement.  That being said, the attitude and energy level of the Carolina Arbors Lifestyle Director will set the community standard for years to come. 

If you feel like you possess the skills necessary for this position, please visit the following link to apply: Carolina Arbors Job Description.

Carolina Arbors Groundbreaking

Del Webb recently held a VIP groundbreaking ceremony to initiate the construction of Carolina Arbors.  Attending the ceremony were local politicians, community leaders, and Del Webb representatives.  Home construction is expected to begin immediately and residents are able to move in as soon as this summer.  Carolina Arbors is in a great area located in a great city and will be managed by LandArc.  Read the LandArc blog for more news about Carolina Arbors in the future.

Del Webb Residents Making a Difference

Following the trend of active lifestyle living, many Del Webb residents have become the “new seniors on campus” by devoting much of their time to volunteering in schools. According to the source listed below, nearly 70% of Del Webb communities have reported an increase of volunteers within their communities in the past three years. Many residents have stated that they find a sense of “increased fulfillment” when asked about their volunteer efforts in educational facilities. As the leading builder of active lifestyle communities, Del Webb has seen many examples of their residents getting involved with causes to make the world around them a better place.

Click on the following link to read more about this topic:

http://www.wdrb.com/story/20096676/the-newest-seniors-at-schools-around-the-country-are-volunteers-not-students?clienttype=printable

Never Too Old

As the baby boomer population enters retirement age, they are clinging onto their vitality, determined to continue activities that they enjoy. As a result, active lifestyle communities are gaining momentum, offering a wide range of activities for invigorated seniors. Some active lifestyle communities have been referred to as the “Disneyland” for seniors over 55 years of age. LandArc currently manages a number of Del Webb active lifestyle communities.

To read more about the shift in retirement views, click on the following link:

http://www.moneynews.com/Markets/baby-boomer-retirement-homes/2012/11/08/id/463315

LandArc Fall 2012 Board Review

Community Manager vs. Outspoken Board Members

Homeowner associations can benefit greatly from the experience of a good community manager. However, many board members choose not to act on the advice of their hired community managers. This has become a big issue in some areas, such as Nevada, where there is a great amount of legislation trying to induce good behavior within communities. The legislation itself has proven to be inadequate for that task, according to the source listed below. The article also states that it is often the more outspoken members of the community who become board members, regardless of any experience in managing a community.

There is a great cost associated with ignoring the advice of community managers that is leading many to wonder what can be done about this problem. Nevada is considering more legislation to educate board members in proper procedures, but not all HOA management companies think this is the right answer. The source article states that managers often have enough trouble getting community members interested in serving their community without the added education requirement. As board members representing your community, what do you think should be done?

To view the source used in this blog post, click on the following link:

http://www.lvrj.com/real_estate/hoa-directors-should-listen-to-community-managers-177086761.html?ref=761

The Good Ole' Days...

Let’s take a moment to look back at the way things used to be done: in the past (some parts of the world still do this today), extended families used to live under one roof. Children would take care of their aging parents until the end. Today’s fast paced American Society has resulted in an industry that takes care of the elderly. The article in the link below says that while some seniors strive for continued independence through active living, those same seniors are proclaiming their independence as opposed to community living. With the life expectancy now raised by ten years, who knows what the future will be like when today’s youth reach the age of retirement?

To read more about this subject, click here:

http://seniorhousingnews.com/2012/10/28/does-active-adult-community-marketing-pit-need-for-independence-vs-community/ *

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Del Webb Community Holds Pickleball Tournament

There are many benefits of physical activities. It is said that those who live active, healthy lives are the ones who live longer lives. Del Webb Orlando is relaying the spirit of the national active lifestyle community by holding their first annual Pickleball tournament later next month on November 17. Played with a racket, the 47 year old sport is part Tennis, part badminton, and part ping pong. Since the game only uses a portion of the tennis court, it is not a physically exerting sport and can be played by a wide variety of people.

Click on the following link for more information about this event:

http://www.topix.com/business/2012/10/del-webb-orlando-to-host-pickleball-tournament-nov-17

Change of Season

Fall is here!  Leaves are scattering in the wind.  With that in mind, it is a good idea to be aware of your association’s bylaws when it comes to fall cleanup.  Looking ahead to the near future, Halloween is just around the corner.  The kids are anxious to get into their carefully selected costumes to enjoy the night of autumn frolic.  While the candy is certainly good, it is also worth checking what your association permits in terms of Halloween decorations and the coveted time of tricks and treats.

Work and Travel: A Retirement Balance

Baby boomers who are making the transition from working to retirement life have no desire to stop doing the activities they love most. Many are continuing to work past retirement age for various reasons. At the same time, this work continuation is balanced by travel. Now that many baby boomers have spent more than thirty years generating income, they have decided that the time has come to start ticking items off of that bucket list by traveling. To read more, click on the following link:

http://www.delwebb.com/newsfeed/Boomers-balance-working-retirement-with-travel/800864010.aspx

Community Heroes Recognized

The eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is drawing near. An active lifestyle community in Florida is offering a commemoration for those everyday heroes who sometimes have to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to do their jobs. Del Webb Orlando residents are offering a pancake breakfast for Polk County firefighters. This event is organized by the community association and lifestyle managers. The breakfast will take place on site at Del Webb Orlando, which is located just south of Orlando in the town of Davenport. This event will take place during the morning on September 11th from 9 to 10:30 am. Del Webb Orlando is an award winning active lifestyle community, which is truly a place of paradise. Their goal is to ensure the heroes of that dreadful day eleven years ago will never be forgotten.

Click on the following link to read more:

http://www.topix.com/business/2012/09/residents-of-del-webb-orlando-to-commemorate-sept-11-with-pancake-breakfast-for-first-responders

Britton Falls strives for Health

The 2012 Summer Olympics concluded earlier this month with great success from American athletes. Some of the Olympic stars, such as Michael Phelps, began training at a young age in order to reach his peak fitness that has resulted in his success. It is never too late to think about getting into shape, as residents in Britton Falls has proven. The Del Webb community promotes active lifestyle living through their facilities and personal trainers. There are also sports teams so that residents can play softball, as well as a number of other sports. Not everyone can be like Michael Phelps, but it is never too late to strive for health improvement.
Britton Falls is located in Fishers Indiana outside of Indianapolis. To find out more about how Britton Falls is promoting good health, click on this link: http://www.livingwellmag.com/del-webb-britton-falls-dedicated-healthy-active-lifestyle/.

Community Receives Recognition

The city of Cary has spoken. Residents in the North Carolina town who read the Cary News determined that Del Webb Carolina Preserves is one of the best new communities in Cary. Carolina Preserves receives its property management services from LandArc, which certainly contributed to the award decision based on our unique property management system. LandArc manages Del Webb active lifestyle communities in both Michigan and North Carolina. Click here to see Carolina Preserves and the other winners of the Best Of Cary awards:



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Grand Opening of Del Webb Amenity Complex

In recent weeks, Del Webb Sweetgrass celebrated the grand opening of their 27,000 square foot Lakehouse amenity complex. This active lifestyle community was the first to be constructed in the Houston Metro area. The grand opening event will take place Saturday, September 8th from 5pm-8pm. Some of the flavorful amenities offered at the Lakehouse are: a recreation and fitness center; outdoor and indoor swimming pools; small arenas for sports such as tennis; and many more.

Del Webb Sweetgrass opened 18th months ago to support the large number of baby boomers who are becoming senior citizens. There is surely a great future for Sweetgrass and all the other communities that promote active lifestyles for the aging American majority.

To read more about this event, click on the following link:

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=147717&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1727364&highlight=

Retirement? No, They've Still Got It!

Conventional views on retirement are being redefined by this baby boomers generation now entering the fringes of senior citizen age. Instead of settling down after many long years of working, some retirees are going back to active lifestyles they held before they had children, such as reentering a passion for motorcycle riding. Others are branching out to pursue passions they have never before considered, such as kayaking or mountain climbing. Del Webb, with more than 50 active lifestyle communities in 20 states, is encouraging this renewed vigor exhibited by these baby boomers as they enter retirement. One thing is certain: the world is not what it once was. These baby boomers are feeling up to fifteen years younger than their stated age, but who’s counting really? Not them, that’s for sure. Many active lifestyle retirees are confident that they will be able to keep doing the things they love into their 80s and beyond.
Click on the following link to read more about active lifestyle retirees and Del Webb communities:
http://www.execdigital.com/press_releases/baby-boomers-redefine-retirement-with-adventure-activities

Survey Shows High Satisfaction in HOA Communities

As indicated by a recent survey, the majority of homeowners in homeowners associations are satisfied with their communities. Since the times are tough and many homeowners’ have found themselves in hot water, it is impossible to please everyone who lives in home owners associations. However, the number of dissatisfied HOA members reflected in this survey are very low, less than ten percent, while more than seventy percent have claimed they are satisfied with their HOA communities, and approximately twenty percent are neither satisfied nor unsatisfied. Through all indications, it would seem that HOA boards are doing a sufficient job at managing the communities they are responsible for. Click here for more information about this survey.

Would you say that the results to this survey are accurate? Leave any comments you might have in the space available below.

Del Web Performs Home Redesigns

In the past five years, Del Webb has used homeowner feedback to redesign model homes in two of their active lifestyle communities.  The neighborhood in Cane Bay was launched five years ago.  Using that same formula, Del Webb is continuing work in their Charleston location.  At present, 500 out of 1000 planned homes are open.  Del Webb is also seeking feedback from owners and users on the topic of home style changes and extras they would like to see.  For more information on this subject, click here.

A Shift in Perspective

A recent survey performed by Pulte group, parent company of Del Web, indicates a shift in traditional retirement views. According to their findings, many Americans continuing to work after retirement, staying close to home instead of streaking south to soak up some sun. This shift in retirement views over the years has prompted Del Webb, a California based company, to construct active lifestyle retirement homes further north in Michigan and Ohio and other Midwestern areas. With the bulk of the baby boomers generation approaching retirement, some are concerned about the fate of active lifestyle communities as this generation moves upward in age to the 80s and 90s. It really depends on how retirees wish to spend the rest of their lives: some prefer to continue performing work-based activities that they enjoy doing, and some have had enough of work, wanting nothing more than to settle down somewhere closer to family. To apply a well known cliché: “to each his own.”


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