5 Tips for Relocating Your Family to a Private Luxury Community

No matter how many times you move, it never seems to get any easier. At The Cliffs, we understand that navigating this change can be overwhelming, and we want to help you and your family have a smooth transition into your new home and community.

In this post, we will take a look at some of the ways you can make it easier for you to transition into your new community and start to enjoy the many wonderful experiences happening in your own backyard! 

1. Make Your Home Your Own 

Transforming your new home into a space that is completely your own is the first step to really becoming comfortable there. Once you have the keys to your new home, start by arranging the rooms you spend the most time in. This will instantly make you feel more at home and allow you to continue to work on other areas of your home while feeling relaxed.

We believe that putting your personal touch on the interior of your home is one of the best ways to make your new home special. Work alongside an interior designer or, if you have an artistic eye, you can come up with your own design. Once you have a peaceful place, and all of your belongings are in order, everything else will fall into place.

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2. Get to Know Your Neighbors

As you will likely be running into them not only around your home, but at community events, take time to form friendly relationships with your neighbors –– you never know, they may just become your new best friends in the community. 

Once you move in, head on over to your neighbor’s homes and introduce yourself. Or once you’ve settled in, you may consider hosting an intimate dinner or cocktail party where you invite your neighbors to your new home or join them for dinner at one of our clubhouses. This can help you connect with them, learn about the neighborhood, and start participating in activities hosted by your community. 

3. Get Involved in Your Community

One of the quickest ways to start to feel more comfortable at your new home is to get involved in the community. Sign up for health and wellness classes, join a private social club, attend a community event, or give back to the surrounding communities with the Cliffs Resident Outreach –– anything that allows you to connect with other members and start to build those friendships. Ultimately, these relationships are what make your experience as a part of the private luxury community exciting and memorable for everyone in your family. 

4. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

We’ve all heard the quote, “life begins at the end of your comfort zone”, by Neale Donald Walsch –– and we couldn’t agree more! It is okay to start where you feel most comfortable, but make sure you say ‘yes’ to new experiences and activities too. 

The best way to go about this is to take baby steps. Choose activities that are similar to ones you already enjoy doing. Then as you feel more relaxed, branch out for more challenging activities. Sign up for golf lessons with one of our pros, try our cycling with Tour de France legend, George Hincappie, or have our Outdoor Pursuits team teach you to wakeboard. Remember that only when you begin to put yourself out there and look to become an active member of your new community will you begin to reap the benefits in all areas of your life.    

5. Embrace Change As Part of the Process

Adjusting to change takes time, and when a move is involved, embracing the differences will make the process much easier for everyone involved. Throughout the initial stages, focus on what you can control. The quicker you get back into your favorite hobbies and routine, the quicker you will begin to feel at home. Remember, it may take a little longer for some members of your family to fully adapt to your new life, particularly if you have children. Try to be patient throughout the process and watch how, little by little, your family begins to find its place in your new private luxury community. 

Write Your Family’s Story at The Cliffs

Ready to find your place at one of the most luxurious mountain communities in the country? Discover The Cliffs premier communities and find your new home in the Carolinas. Comprised of seven mountain and lake-front communities, The Cliffs offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Club Membership

Characterized by adventure, our members are granted private access to biking and hiking trails, golf courses with spectacular views throughout, and personalized group activities to go out and explore. 

We offer two levels of membership, the golf membership, and active membership, catered for your interests. If you are a golf enthusiast, the golf membership grants you unlimited access to our seven premier golf courses –– so you can play on a different course every day of the week! For those who rather focus on other activities, the active membership still grants you limited access to the many amenities our club offers. To learn more about our membership opportunities, click here. 

Get to Know Our Communities

We recommend scheduling a tour of The Cliffs to find the one that best suits your lifestyle and interests. During this in-person visit, you’ll get a much better sense of the community’s culture and member amenities. Once you determine which community is right for you, we invite you to browse both our available properties and homesites. You never know if your perfect home is just waiting to be built on one of the many generous lots we have open at The Cliffs.  

We look forward to welcoming you to our private luxury community. If you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our team members, please feel free to contact us by clicking on the button below.