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Decorated model home at Cresswind at Rocky River

Kolter Homes Announces Grand Opening of Cresswind at Rocky River

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Kolter Homes is proud to announce the grand opening of Cresswind at Rocky River, a vibrant new 55+ community in Locust, North Carolina. Sales are underway and prospective buyers can now select homesites near the scenic Carolina Thread Trail’s Rocky River Blueway. The community combines thoughtfully designed homes with a lifestyle centered on comfort, connection and convenience. Prospective homebuyers are invited to attend a special grand opening event at the community on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spanning 515 acres, Cresswind at Rocky River will include nearly 1,200 homes. Prospective buyers can now tour 10 decorated models showcasing designs that balance functionality and modern living. Homes range from 1,500 to more than 2,800 square feet, with two to five bedrooms and up to three baths. Some plans offer additional features such as golf cart garages, bonus rooms, sunrooms or enclosed patios, depending on the home site.

“The grand opening of Cresswind at Rocky River is an exciting step forward for our team,” said Josh Donovan, regional vice president at Kolter Homes. “We are pleased to welcome new homeowners and share the vibrant lifestyle that makes this community so special.”

At the heart of the community is Club Cresswind, an exclusive clubhouse with a full-time lifestyle director, fitness center with free weights, SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM, yoga and aerobics studios, an arts and crafts room with kiln, lounge areas and a social ballroom. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool, manicured sidewalks and more than 30 pickleball courts, offering residents a variety of ways to relax, stay active and connect with neighbors.

Cresswind at Rocky River also provides easy access to outdoor recreation, including flatwater kayaking and canoeing along the Rocky River, as well as nearby shopping, dining and entertainment in Charlotte.

To learn more or join the VIP interest list for updates on pricing or availability, visit www.CresswindAtRockyRiver.com.

State-of-the-Art Amenities Taking Shape at Cresswind Wesley Chapel

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Kolter Homes is making significant strides in constructing Club Cresswind at Wesley Chapel, with indoor and outdoor amenities under construction. Since breaking ground on the resident-only clubhouse, the development has progressed rapidly, setting the stage for a vibrant community hub serving Cresswind Wesley Chapel residents.

Vertical construction is complete on Club Cresswind, and the next major milestone is hanging drywall in the interior. Outside, the pool has been dug and poured, vertical work on the pool house is complete, and the tennis courts have asphalt down. The pickleball courts are graded, the bocce courts are formed, and the event lawn is next in line for grading and earthwork.

“We’re thrilled with the progress at Club Cresswind at Wesley Chapel,” said Josh Donovan, Kolter Homes Community Leader for Cresswind Wesley Chapel. “This club represents the next generation of what we’ve been developing with Cresswind lifestyle programming for over a decade. The Lifestyle Director is already on board, leading events with our founding residents as we work towards opening their clubhouse next year.”

Club Cresswind offers future residents an array of amenities, including social spaces for hosting events, a lounge area, game room, and an art studio for exploring various mediums. The state-of-the-art Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM includes a cardio studio, and a full-time lifestyle director will oversee a wide range of clubs and activities. When completed, outdoor amenities will include a resort-style pool with sundeck and sun shelves, an outdoor spa, an event lawn with bandshell, pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts. The neighborhood Dog park opened earlier this year.

The Cresswind Wesley Chapel community offers 10 unique floor plans ranging from two to five bedrooms. The convenient location, just 40 minutes from Charlotte City Center, adds to the allure of this thriving community.

Cresswind Wesley Chapel is located at 4006 Cresswind Boulevard, Monroe, N.C. 28110. For in-person tours, call 704-248-4868 or visit www.CresswindWesleyChapel.com. For more information on Kolter Homes and other communities in the Charlotte area, visit www.KolterHomes.com.

For more information on Cresswind communities in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, visit www.Cresswind.com.

Cresswind Charlotte clubhouse

Cresswind Charlotte Celebrates 600th Closing

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Kolter Homes, the leader in developing next-generation, highly amenitized, master-planned active adult communities in the Southeastern U.S., is pleased to commemorate the 6th anniversary of Cresswind Charlotte’s opening for sales by celebrating the community’s 600th closing. Since its debut in July 2017, the 55+ active adult community, ideally located just 13 miles east of Charlotte’s City Center, has experienced remarkable success.

“We’re thrilled with the enthusiasm for Cresswind Charlotte and look forward to continued positive momentum as we work toward the successful build-out of this award-winning community,” said Michael McLendon, Regional Vice President, Kolter Homes. “Marking our 6th anniversary by welcoming our 600th household to the community is something special that our entire team is proud to be a part of.”

Location has always been a huge benefit for home shoppers considering Cresswind Charlotte. Two minutes from the 485 loop and neighboring the new Novant Medical Center, residents can reach downtown and many of Charlotte’s major points of interest in 30 minutes or less.

“While location was the original draw,” shares McLendon, “today it is also the spirit of community and lifestyle program that are inspiring folks to make the move to Cresswind Charlotte. Just last month, we were named the ‘Active Adult Community of the Year’ by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte.”

An 18,000-square-foot clubhouse enhances the Cresswind Charlotte experience. This resident-exclusive facility features a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a bocce ball court, community garden, dog park and a full-time Lifestyle Director. Residents have endless opportunities for socializing, enrichment and staying active through various special interest clubs, fitness programs, continued learning and engaging social activities.

Set on 370 acres of picturesque woodlands, Cresswind Charlotte features two collections of one-story homes designed for active adults that start in the $400,000s. Each low-maintenance home incorporates Comfort Home Design, showcasing top-quality brands and energy-efficient features. Homes offer open Great Room designs, gourmet kitchens, expansive primary baths, and optional second-floor bonus rooms, providing residents with the perfect balance of style and functionality.

The Cresswind Charlotte Model Park is located at 8913 Silver Springs Court, Charlotte, NC 28215, and decorated models are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more about this thriving 55+ community and schedule a tour, please visit CresswindCharlotte.com.

Cresswind Charlotte is proud of its 600th closing and proud  to have received the Active Adult Community of the Year accolades at the 2023 MAME awards presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte (HBAGC). This recognition reflects the community’s outstanding overall neighborhood design, unique design features, and implementation and creativity. Other accolades include Top 100 Places to Live from Ideal Living Magazine in 2021 and Best Community Amenity in the 2020 HBAGC Mame awards.

For more information on Cresswind communities in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, visit www.Cresswind.com.

Kolter Homes To Break Ground on New Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel

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rendering of Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel

Kolter Homes announced the December groundbreaking on a new Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel. With roughly 100 homes sold since the active adult community opened for new home sales earlier this year, Cresswind Wesley Chapel has started welcoming 55+ residents to enjoy the Cresswind lifestyle. The new clubhouse will serve to expand the amenities offered. Continue reading →

National Active Retirement Community Conference

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mature-couple-with-laptop-feaAmerica’s top professionals involved in building for, marketing to and serving people aged 55+ will gather at the National Active Retirement Community (NARA) 11th Annual Business Conference in Columbia, SC October 20-22.

Professionals, academicians, real estate developers, marketers, salespeople, city/town representatives and other business professionals seeking to capitalize on the unprecedented aging of America at our doorstep will attend. Topics will range from internet marketing to strategies to attract retirees to invest in your community. Speakers will also offer advice on how to successfully design, build and market 55+ housing, as well as market 55+ targeted products and services.

“As America ages, we are faced with enormous challenges and opportunities to serve this burgeoning market segment,” said NARA Director Dan Owens. “Every six seconds, an American turns 50 and professionals need to get attuned to this marketplace to be successful in our changing economy.”

“With 70 percent of all assets held by people over 50, older folks play a large role in the economy,” said Owens. “A large number of active retirees have moved in early retirement in the past five years bringing hundreds of millions of investment dollars to states. As the economy starts to recover, you see homebuying being led by those 55+ buyers who have the financial ability to move…and often pay cash for their new home.”

Past conferences have attracted business professionals from 16 states, Canada and Mexico.

Experts from around the United States will be speaking at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. On Wednesday, October 20, sessions featuring two national experts will be open to the public. John K. Lynch, chief market analyst with Wells Fargo’s Evergreen Fund, will give his assessment of the current economic climate as it relates to older consumers. Following Lynch, Dr. Joe Gribbin, head of the masters’ program at the Erickson School at the University of Maryland, will give a detailed presentation about the future of Social Security and Medicare.

Other speakers include:

*Dave Reitz, Chicago, Ill. Formerly a leading executive with Del Webb’s Sun City brand, Dave now works in the residential building market targeting 55+ buyers.

Colin Milner, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), one of the world’s visionaries on the health and well-being of the older adult.

*Simon Hudson, Columbia, SC. Chair in Tourism Research at USC. Simon has done extensive research into mature (50+) tourism and will discuss tourism as it leads to retirement in a location.

*John Cromartie, Washington, D.C. A senior demographer at the Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, John has focused on retiree migration to rural areas.

*Gene Warren, Phoenix, AZ. A principal in Thomas+Warren, Gene is a leading authority on where retirees move and why.

*Tom Mann, Baltimore, MD. A principal of TR Mann Consulting and the Tuesday Morning Sales Club. Tom is also a co-founder of the networking group Mature Market Experts. Tom’s clients include senior housing developers, magazines, financial and consumer products and several fitness products, all aimed at serving the boomer and senior markets.

Richard “Dick” Ambrosius, South Dakota, VP, NeoCORTA, an organization committed to assessing and improving brain fitness among older adults.

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is the host organization and a Diamond Level sponsor. Other sponsors include the Go Texan state retiree attraction program and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. All NARA sessions will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia’s resurgent downtown “Vista” entertainment district.