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Cresswind vs Del Webb Catalina Index™ — Lakewood Ranch 55+

Cresswind vs Del Webb Catalina Lakewood Ranch: Kolter 650 homes SmartFIT EGYM vs Pulte/Del Webb 1,300+ homes 15-acre campus. Both 55+ HOPA. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.

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Cresswind vs Del Webb Catalina Index™ — Lakewood Ranch 55+

2 true 55+ HOPA
Only Cresswind and Del Webb Catalina are genuine HOPA-compliant 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch
Kolter vs Pulte
Two distinct builder experiences, design philosophies, and amenity approaches
650 vs 1,300+
Cresswind is half the scale of Del Webb Catalina — a more intimate community vs a larger campus
SmartFIT vs 15-acre
Cresswind’s EGYM SmartFIT fitness differentiator vs Del Webb Catalina’s 15-acre amenity campus breadth
CDD WARNING: Every Lakewood Ranch community carries a CDD (Community Development District) assessment on the annual property tax bill — SEPARATE from HOA dues. The CDD amount varies by village and phase. Own Luxury Homes® pulls current CDD disclosures before every offer. Never rely on listing remarks or builder marketing for CDD figures. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
FactorCresswind (Kolter)Del Webb Catalina (Pulte)
BuilderKolter HomesPulte Homes / Del Webb
HOPA 55+YesYes
Total homes6501,300+ planned
Acreage250+Larger campus
Amenity highlightSmartFIT Training Center by EGYM (tech-driven fitness)15-acre amenity campus (largest 55+ in LWR)
Floor plans19 unique plans4 Pulte series (attached through large SFH)
Size range1,524–3,280 sqft1,400–2,900 sqft (varies by series)
Entry priceFrom low $300KsFrom $300s+
All free-standing SFHYes — no attached unitsNo — includes attached villas
On-site design studioYes — Kolter Design StudioDel Webb Design Studio
Brand recognitionRegional (Florida-based)National (Del Webb is most recognized 55+ brand)
Best forBuyers who want EGYM fitness tech, design flexibility, smaller community scaleBuyers who want national brand confidence, largest campus, widest product range
HOPA documentation and age-verification process must be completed for both communities. Own Luxury Homes® handles all HOPA documentation review and preferred lender comparison (Kolter Mortgage vs Pulte Mortgage vs outside lenders) before every offer in either community. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.

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Lakewood Ranch Resources
Hub • Star Farms (#1 LWR 2025) • Wild Blue & Kingfisher Estates • Cresswind 55+ • Del Webb Catalina 55+ • Southeast Expansion 2026–2027 • LWR 4-District Buyer Map • LWR CDD + HOA True Cost Index • Cresswind vs Del Webb Catalina • LWR vs Wellen Park Index • Southeast Expansion Index • Sell Your Home

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