A retirement town, one generation later
Developer Ken Behring built much of Tamarac in the 1960s and 1970s as an adult community. The Mainlands of Tamarac Lakes became one of its largest single-family developments, divided into sections with their own associations. Several of those sections are still age-restricted, while others have opened to buyers of any age. Condo communities such as Kings Point are also designed for residents 55 and older.
Many of the original buyers have now died or moved into care, and their homes are changing hands for the first time in decades.
How 55+ rules shape a sale
Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, a community can operate as 55+ housing if at least 80 percent of its occupied homes have at least one resident who is 55 or older and it publishes and follows policies showing that intent. Associations enforce this through their approval process, and many also bar permanent residents under 18.
For a seller, that limits who can buy. An heir under 55 may not be allowed to move in, many associations restrict or bar renting, and investors who might buy an outdated house elsewhere often skip age-restricted streets. We buy in these communities and follow the association's approval steps.
Houses built for a different era
Mainlands homes are mostly single-story ranch houses, typically with two or three bedrooms. Many keep their original layout, and some have not had a major update in 30 years or more. Common items include roofs past what insurers accept, older electrical panels, galvanized or cast iron plumbing, and single-pane windows. A mortgage buyer's insurer will usually want a four-point inspection first, and houses like these rarely come through it without a list of repairs.
When a spouse or parent has died
In Florida, a home that was the owner's homestead cannot always be left freely by will. If there is a surviving spouse or a minor child, homestead rules can decide who inherits, sometimes giving the spouse a life estate or a share rather than full ownership. That can change who has to sign the deed. Our team has handled estate sales like these for more than 10 years, and a Florida probate attorney can confirm who has authority in your case.
Frequently asked questions
Do you buy homes in the Mainlands of Tamarac?
Yes, in both age-restricted and open sections. We follow each association's approval process.
I inherited my mother's home in a 55+ section, but I am 48. What can I do?
You can usually sell even if you cannot live there. We can make an offer and close on a date that fits the estate's timeline.
Do you buy condos in Kings Point?
Yes. We look at the association's fees, rules, and assessments, and a unit does not need to be emptied or updated first.
Does the association have to approve the sale?
Many Tamarac associations require approval of a new owner. We build that step into the closing date.