Many empty-nesters are re-thinking their living spaces to accommodate new life stages – whether it’s a downtown condo or a haven on the water for enjoying the outdoors.

See how builders are creating new home designs for active retirees

Many of today's sophisticated homebuyers prefer to become part of a country club community during its early stages. Getting in on the ground floor at a new country club community enables a new member to purchase the level of membership that best suits his or her needs, and to enjoy membership privileges that may no longer be available in an older country club community where the equity memberships have been sold out.

The many advantages of country club living...

Whether it's the increased scarcity of prime waterfront land in many areas of the U.S., including the escalating price that goes with it, or the desire for a fully "amenitized" country club lifestyle, many buyers across the nation are looking inland for the home of their dreams.

Learn where luxury home buyers are looking