| Slowly surpassing the concept of subdivisions, golf | | | | maintenance, home values, and beautiful |
| course communities are rising in popularity. A large | | | | neighborhoods. |
| number of these properties are part of a master | | | | With the fast pace of today's society, |
| plan, allowing for the option to design and build the | | | | master-planned communities can provide a slower, |
| house of your dreams. Contrary to popular belief, | | | | more relaxed lifestyle with the convenience of |
| not everyone that resides within these | | | | many commercial facilities, such as hospitals or |
| communities is retired or an avid golfer. A large | | | | grocery stores, within the same community. In |
| percentage of these residents are single families, | | | | addition, planned communities often strike a |
| young couples and middle-aged workers. | | | | balance between relaxed country living and |
| Unlike subdivisions with a "cookie-cutter" feel and | | | | convenient access to city life. Along with golf |
| appearance, golf course communities provide a | | | | courses, some of which are rated as |
| variety of designs for homes, coupled with | | | | championship courses, these communities also |
| convenience and ample amenities. Many of these | | | | offer plenty of outdoor amenities like hiking trails, |
| communities provide easy access to shopping, | | | | expansive parks and running paths. |
| dining, schools, work, and entertainment, making | | | | With the chance to build the home of your |
| them an ideal option for people of all ages. | | | | dreams and live a relatively maintenance free |
| Most master plan communities incorporate | | | | lifestyle, the idea of relocating to a master-plan |
| covenants, meaning all homeowners in the | | | | golf community instead of the standard |
| neighborhood must agree to meet certain | | | | subdivision is appealing to many individuals and |
| requirements. This helps to ensure property | | | | couples across the United States. |