Active Adult Communities in Wellington, FL

Explore Wellington, Florida’s luxury active adult living communities. Many active adult communities offer a wide range of activities and amenities for seniors transitioning into their next stage of life. Whether you prefer a community with exciting physical amenities or a more laid back activity offering, Wellington’s active adult communities have something for you. Learn more about the active adult lifestyles in Buena Vida, Baywinds and Mayfair.

If you’re looking to maintain your active outdoor lifestyle consider the Buena Vida community. Their outdoor friendly amenities are geared toward outdoor enthusiasts. Buena Vida’s development is furnished with resort-style pools, Har-Tru tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness center for the residents to enjoy. Buena Vida also provides multiple trails dedicated to walking and biking all nestled inside their beautiful tropical landscaping.

 The natural beauty of the Baywinds community will take your breath away. This development offers several walking and biking trails for relaxing walks and jogging. Residents often take advantage of the excellent fishing opportunities provided by the beautiful lakes and ponds found throughout Baywinds. Baywinds also offers tennis, two bocce and shuffleboard courts for neighbors to enjoy together. This development has great options for neighborly gatherings and group activities.

 The Mayfair community features an amazing Olympic sized pool complete with a sun deck and lanai, perfect for sun bathing or quiet reading. The central clubhouse is fitted with a modern fitness room, multiple media rooms and card rooms for residents and guests. The Mayfair also offers long trails for biking and walking to enjoy the stunning outdoors of South Florida. To learn more about each of these amazing active adult communities visit our resource page for Wellington’s Active Adult Living.

Home Owner's Guide for Preparing to Sell

Many people share an optimistic outlook for the upcoming season of the housing market. Home owners are preparing their homes to draw the attention of potential buyers. If you're considering placing your house on the market read this detailed article on how to properly prepare for the competition and position your property at the top of the list.

Given an improving economy, more confidence and the prospect of higher mortgage rates, many homeowners are gearing up to list their homes in what is expected to be a very busy and competitive selling season. As you spruce up your home to make it warm and welcoming, you must begin by cleaning and eliminating clutter. Buyers need to imagine that they are already living there, and things like family photos, religious decor, kitschy memorabilia and other knick knacks, make it all the more difficult. You should be making minor repairs. Little things, like a leaky faucet or chipped paint on a baseboard, can suggest to buyers that you might not be maintaining the house in other ways, too. 

— Things to Do Before You Sell Your Home

Eliminating Smoke Smells Before an Open House

The smell of smoke at an open house often discourages potential buyers. If you're selling your home or considering the purchase of a home with the lingering scent of smoke and cigarettes this article is just what you've been looking for. The article suggests everything from steam cleaning to soaking vinegar as odor killing solutions. It's loaded with great tips and tricks to eliminate the smell of smoke.

You didn’t smoke in your bedroom? Chances are smoke got in there anyway. Tobacco smoke can easily circulate through your home’s ventilation system. If you live in an apartment building or condo, it’s possible tobacco smells from other tenants’ units can travel through central ventilation systems, pipe shafts or cracks in the walls until — bam — your place smells like smoke.

— How to Get Rid of Smoke Smells

Happy Memorial Day!

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Memorial Day is almost here! If you're still looking for something to do on Memorial Day and your plans aren't set in stone consider celebrating with the town of Wellington. Wellington is planning a big bash for Memorial Day morning in honor of all veterans. The parade and ceremony are free and open to the public. Happy Memorial Day!

Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26th. Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 am at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony. 

— Wellington's Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Wellington's Weekly Storytime

 Parents in the Wellington, Florida area have many family friendly activities to choose from. Local businesses catering to Wellington's residents offer family focused programming and events for all to enjoy. The Barnes & Noble bookstore near the Wellington Green Mall offers free weekly storytime for children of all ages. Are you looking to relocate to Florida? Visit our Moving to Florida Resource page and  be sure to visit Walk About Wellington for event updates in Wellington, Florida.

Head over to Barnes and Noble in Wellington, FL every Saturday at 11:00 am in our Children’s Department and discover the great books that we offer. Visit Ms. Rachel as she tells some of her favorite stories through regular books and our newest HD NOOK.

— Wellington Children's Storytime

Determining Your Property Lines

Do you know the parameters of your property line? The specifics of your property line directly affect many of your decisions as a home owner. Landscaping ideas must abide by the property lines. This includes the placement of fences, garages, pools and driveways. This article shares three ways to determine the specifications of you property boundary lines.

Aside from not holding late-night band practice in your garage, knowing the location of your property lines is one of the best ways to avoid disputes with your neighbors. Property lines are the defined points where one owner’s land ends and the neighboring property begins. A property owner Picket uses boundary lines to determine where to legally place features such as fences, pools, garages or driveways. Erecting a structure on or partially on another person’s property can lead to disputes and, often, lawsuits.

— How Do I Find My Property Lines?

Does Your Home's Value Affect Your Home Owner's Insurance?

 The re-emergence of the real estate market includes the rise of home values in many areas. In some places home values have doubled or tripled their former value. This circumstance leaves many homeowners wondering if the increased value of their home also requires an increase in insurance coverage. This article explains the process of home values and home owners insurance. In some cases one does affect the other. Learn why you should keep records of your home's value and pay close attention to your home owner's insurance.

Real estate prices focus on demand. The more demand there is for a house, the more a seller can ask to be paid. Demand depends on a number of factors and can change over time. An example: Location is one of the most important factors in real estate. If a home is in a trendy neighborhood, a great school district or near desirable shopping or entertainment venues, its market value could be greater than that of a house in another location. On the other hand, neighborhoods can fall off “popular” lists, school districts can be redrawn, and stores and theaters can close. That same house likely wouldn’t sell for nearly as much. Most recently, home values have increased in many parts of the country as the real estate market heated back up after the recession. As more buyers enter the market, sellers can demand higher prices.

— Home Values and Home Insurance