Live and love your life in an amenity community.

Decades ago when buying a house, people only looked for enough space and an afforadable price. Then, about 50 years ago, something came along that changed the housing market competely. Master planned communities were popping up and were filled with amenities that made life more interesting, healthy and fulfilling.   They gave incentives to home buyers to invest in more than just a house. In simple terms, amenity communities give people a lifestyle.

In real estate, an amenity is any tangible or intangible benefit of a property. It increases attractiveness, value and contributes to a property’s comfort and convenience.  There are smaller amenities like public gardens, pools, party rooms, picnic areas and bike paths. Larger amenities include things like golf courses, tennis clubs, health clubs, beach houses, marinas and community centers. There are thousands of options and are only limited by the imagination.  Less tangible amenities can include waterfront views, nearby activities, a low crime rate, options for guests of residents or active social networks in a neighborhood.

Just having a list of amenities in a community is not enough. A community must inspire use of the amenities by making them easily accessible, clean, state of the art and in any other way a desireable commodity. They must evoke an ambiance that encourages residents to be actively involved and take pride in their community.

Having vast amenities and having an active, friendly community go hand in hand. Appropriate and entertaining facilities are used by more people, and when people get to know their neighbors they are more apt to get involved with their community. Friendships grow, lifestyles are enriched and safety is increased in well socialized communities.

Communities with inspiring amenities are communities that have happy and fulfilled residents. They are full of people who love the life they live and live the life they love. They are places where people are inspired to better themselves on a daily basis and are therefore happier in their existence. Amenity communities make the difference between buying a house and investing in a lifestyle. Just ask anyone living in one!

Take a look at the beautiful amenity communities in the Southport area…