Tag Archives: Gated
Why People Live in Gated Communities
What do you think of when you hear the words “gated community”? According to the US Census Bureau: – There are approximately 7 million households living in gated communities in the U.S. That’s about 6% of the total households in the country. – About 4 million households in the U.S. are in communities where access is controlled by entry codes, key cards, gates or security guards. – Gated developments are growing in popularity in places like Atlanta and suburbs of Washington D.C. – Nearly 40% of new home construction in California is in gated communities. The percentage of new construction within the walls of gated communities is rising nationwide. – The top gated communities in Cherokee County are among the most sought-after neighborhoods in the metro-Atlanta area. What is it that makes homes in gated communities like Laurel Canyon, The Orchards and Lake Arrowhead such popular choices with new home Read more…
A Gated Community Home – is it for You?
As a real estate agent, often I am requested to find my clients specific types of homes and home sites for building. These specifics typically include: Bay front, Lake front, water view, specific number of bedrooms and baths etc. If you’ve ever purchased a home, then you know exactly what I am referring to… In recent months however, I’ve been increasingly asked to locate homes or home building sites in gated communities around my service area of Bay County: more importantly, the Panama City – Lynn Haven metro area of Florida. I believe we are all well aware of what a gated community is, but if not let’s identify some characteristics of these communities… “A gated community is a type of residential community which offers controlled access and entrances for pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles, and may feature a closed perimeter of walls and fences.” While gated communities are not a Read more…
