EASY LIVING: Simple, low-maintenance lifestyle

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Sum-m-m-mer-r-ti-i-i-me and the livin’ is e-e-e-easy—or so the song says. Unfortunately for many homeowners too much time is spent mowing the lawn, cleaning the pool or tending to ever demanding landscaping. For these individuals the lure of a management company who takes all these items off of their to-do list is more than enough incentive to buy in a community where these amenities are provided. Add to this the availability of swimming pools, walking trails, tennis courts, putting greens, recreation centers with activities, and children’s playgrounds, and the enticement grows exponentially.

“Low maintenance is a significant amenity for our Adult Active community,” says Cathy Michelena, Sales Consultant for K. Hovnanian Homes. “Here at Four Seasons at Renaissance we mow, edge and fertilize the grass for our homeowners, and for the single family homes we mean front, back and sides. We also tend to the landscaping.”

Touting ”maintenance free living at its best”, Epcon Communities offers a professional association-maintained environment at its Villas At Culp Arbor in Chapel Hill. “Our homeowners don’t want to spend their time dealing with maintenance issues,” said Nanette Overly, Vice President of Sales/Marketing at Epcon Communities. “We take care of all exterior maintenance to the buildings and yards in our communities. Our homeowners never have to worry about landscaping, watering, snow removal, gutter cleaning, termite and insect control, street or driveway repairs or trash removal. Those amenities take away a lot of concerns of homeowners and simplify their lifestyle.”