Long Island North Shore Buyers Ask, Who Is Buying At 55 And Over Condos?

Long Island North Shore Buyers Ask, Who Is Buying At 55 And Over Condos?

Lawrence and Sheila Agranoff, Long Island's North Shore Premier 55 and Over Specialists, do not have an average client who is looking to purchase in a 55 and over active adult community here on The North Shore Of Long Island.

As we can't speak for the rest of the country, the criteria on Long Island's North Shore is not specific as to what every client is looking for or what makes one 55 and over community more desirable than the next.

While some buyers interested in a 55 and over community on The North Shore Of Long Island express a desire for a social atmosphere, others are only interested in downsizing. 

We have guard gated communities on The North Shore and non-gated. We have some with a clubhouse and resort style amenities and some that don't have any amenities at all.  

There are some active adults on Long Island's North Shore that may value a larger community, others may want a smaller environment.  If you ask a potential buyer who is looking at a large community why the community is more desirable, they may discuss how a larger number of residents can increase the participation in activities, clubs, shows, and social gatherings.  On the other hand, a purchaser in a smaller community might realize that the benefits of knowing all their neighbors and a greater sense of community is more important to them and that's what they are looking for.

There are buyers looking at 55+ communities here on Long Island who are looking for a lifestyle change rather then the perfect condo.  There are also those where the price and the taxes are their biggest concern and social surroundings are not important to them. 

Some looking to purchase in a 55 and over community only want a newer community. The reason for this is that they believe that "younger" 55+ will be living there.  On occasion, we have shown clients communities that fit their criteria only to drive around the community or enter the club house and hear "we are too young to be here."   At this point, a potential buyer may increase their price range so they can be in a newer community.

On The North Shore Of Long Island there are modest condos for 55 and over active adults, to luxurious golf course settings.  Within these communities you can find a variety of housing choices where you can enjoy a busy active lifestyle, a quiet and independent retirement, or remain working while the lawns are maintained and the snow is removed for you. 

So, Who Is Buying At 55 And Over Active Condos On Long Island and what makes one more desirable?

It Depends On Each Situation, Each Buyer, Each Set Of Needs And Desires. But, 55 and over communities are very popular on The North Shore Of Long Island with local buyers as well as Relocation buyers looking for a more leisure style of living!

We are familiar with all the 55 and over active adult communities on the North Shore and South Shore of Long Island.  Call Larry And Sheila at 631-805-4400 so we can sell you or a family member the leisure lifestyle they are looking for and that they now deserve.  Afterall, doesn't life begin at 55?

If you have a condo or home on The North Shore Of Long Island that you would like to list for sale with us,we can feature it on our popular websites.  

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff

Cell: 631-805-4400

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