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Pet-Friendly 55+ vs Pet-Friendly All-Age Community

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Pet-Friendly 55+ vs Pet-Friendly All Age Community

 

Are you looking for a pet-friendly 55+ community or a pet-friendly all-age community?   Do you know the differece?  There are definitely differnces between the two types of communities you may or may not be aware of.  When I ask people this question, they will often say it doesn't matter.  Maybe it does or maybe it doesn't.   But you need to know the difference in order to make an informed decision. Does it matter if you're in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Boynton Beach? Maybe yes, maybe no.

 

Pet-Friendly 55+ Communities

Pet-Friendly 55+ communities today are geared towards baby boomers.  There are newer communities and older communities, gated and non-gated communities in all price ranges.   Some senior communities are pet friendly while others are not.  Some 55+ communities are much more active than others.  Do you want action, something going on all the time?  Or maybe a bit more low key is your style.  I can guide you but, ultimately, you have to find your comfort zone.  

 

Pet-Friendly 55+ communities tend to be more social.  They often have planned activities geared towards active adults.  Cards, shows, billiards, fitness centers, arts and crafts, hanging out at the pool, water aerobics, yoga, pilates, clubs and on and on it goes.  The more active communities have a daily schedule of activities while smaller communities have planned activities but to a lesser degree.  

 

Please note:  I am not talking about now specifically but in general.  Due to the pandemic, many of the clubhouses are closed in varying degrees at this time.  Many pools are only open certain hours.  

 

Some of the communities allow pets while others do not.  Some allow only small pets or one pet.  Some allow larger pets or more than one.  This will likely make a difference to you as a pet owner, especially if you have more than one pet.  Our pets are family and we're not leaving them behind.  So the key is to find a 55+ pet friendly community that will accept both you and your beloved furry friends.

 

All-Age Communities

All-Age Communities are just that - all ages.   Homes may be larger and you will see basketball hoops in driveways and kids playing in the street.  They're great pet-friendly communities but they're not 55+ communities.  They often have clubhouses, but no planned activities to speak of.  Sure they may have a holiday party or a tennis league, but it's not an all-the-time thing.  Some communities have more planned activities than others these days.

Prices in all-age communities tend to be higher.  I don't know why but that's the way it is.  

 

55+ Community vs All-Age Community

55+ community vs all-age community - so now you know the difference.  Which one is right for you?   That's a decision you're going to have to make.  I can educate you but I can't make the decision for you.  Every buyer has their own comfort zone.  When they walk in, some times they know it or perhaps they know it before they even call.  Some people just do while others don't.  And that's okay.  I'll help you figure it out.

 

Pet-Friendly 55+ and Pet-Friendly All-Age Communities

Once you know where you'd like to go, you need to find out if the community will take your beloved pets.  I cannot stress how important this is.  Just yesterday I had a call from someone who was under contract only to find out their second pet would not be accepted in a particular community and had to cancel the contract.  What a waste of time and energy!

 

Final Thoughts

Both pet-friendly pet-friendly 55+ communities and pet-friendly all-age communities are great.  It just depends what you're looking for.  And that is something you need to figure out because, as you can see, there are definitee differences.  That is why you should hire a pet-friendly REALTOR® and buyer's agent who can help you navigate your way.  They're also FREE to you, the buyer.

 

 If you are interested in a resale or new construction in an active adult 55+ community in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or Boca Raton FL or an all-age pet friendly gated community in Boca Raton, please contact me.  I can be reached by Cell/Text at (671) 716-7824 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 

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When you’re moving to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or Highland Beach with furry family members, you need to work with an experienced, caring and committed REALTOR® who understands the challenges you face as a pet parent. You need Elyse Berman. After growing up in New York and working as a Court Reporter in a fast-paced judicial system, Elyse moved to Boca Raton in 1994. Her goal: to be close to the beach. With three kids and two dogs, her family settled in a pet-friendly gated community – but when the kids grew up and moved out, she decided it was time to live like she was on vacation every day in a place right on the beach. However, Elyse quickly learned that not all beachfront properties in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach are pet friendly. Some have confusing pet rules that change frequently – and some claim to be pet friendly but only allow birds and fish. Elyse’s addiction to research, fueled by her love of real estate, the law and her dogs, helped her discover her passion for helping people find pet-friendly homes in Boca Raton and the surrounding communities. (You can learn more about how and why Elyse became Boca Raton’s premier pet-friendly REALTOR here.) With an ever-evolving list of which condominiums and communities are pet friendly (as well as what restrictions they currently impose on buyers), Elyse is ready to help you find the perfect place to live in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or Highland Beach. Her extensive knowledge of the local real estate market dates back to 1994; she’s seen new communities spring up, watched old communities become revitalized, and kept an eye on all the complexes, neighborhoods and subdivisions in the area for years. Call Elyse (561) 716-7824 Email Elyse Elyse@ElyseBerman.com She’s with you every step of the way, from your first tour of a home to closing (and beyond.) In fact, she stays in touch with many of the people whose homes she helped find – and she’s even sold those same homes decades later. She truly wants her clients to be happy, so she answers her phone and will never pass you off to a team member. Having made a cross-country move herself with a husband, three kids, two dogs and a business to run, Elyse knows all about the challenges you’re facing – and she can help you find a pet-friendly gated community in Boca Raton, a pet-friendly condo, a pet-friendly 55+ active adult community or anything else you’re looking for. Elyse loves dogs (well, all pets, actually) – and she makes it her business to keep up with the communities that accept furry family members. She personally wouldn’t move anywhere that wouldn’t allow her pets, and she won’t expect you to, either. She’ll never ask you to get rid of a pet or waste your time; she really understands what it’s like to have to find a place that’s suitable for all members of the family. No pets? No problem – Elyse also understands people who want to live in pet-free condos and neighborhoods. She can help you pinpoint all the best places to live. Elyse currently volunteers her time on the Professional Standards Committee (after having served on the Grievance Committee) for the Board of Realtors®, where she continues to learn. Serving on these committees is a lot like court reporting, which is why she loves it. Additionally, in order to better serve her clients, Elyse has attained the following designations along with membership in the following organizations: CRS – Council of Residential Specialists ABR – Accredited Buyer’s Representative GRI – Graduate Realtor’s Institute E-Pro – Internet Certified – Technology Certification Program C2EX – REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence Member National Association of REALTORS® Member Florida Realtors® Member Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors® 2018 – 2020 – Grievance Committee – Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors® 2021 – Present – Professional Standards – Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors®

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