Apr 5, 2026 8 min read
The Real Deal on 55+ Communities in Phoenix: What the Brochure Won't Tell You
By Blair Ballin | Realty85 | 25 Years Selling North PhoenixIf you've ever picked up a glossy brochure for a 55+ community in Phoenix, you already know the drill. Beautiful people in matching visors. A sparkling pool. Someone playing pickleball with the energy of a Golden Retriever. What those brochures don't show you? The HOA board drama. The resale realities. The unwritten rules that come with b