Groucho Marx famously said “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong.” It’s safe to say then, that residents in one of Port St. Lucie’s hottest 55+ communities are doing everything right. But don’t just take my word for it, check out this lifestyle video from Valencia at Riverland, located near the best that […]
American Village: Gated 55+ with Condos in Palm Coast
American Village is a very small, 55+ gated community located in Palm Coast, FL. Why it matters: In addition to 45 single family homes, there are also 96 condominium units available. It’s hard to find 55+ communities with condos. Very few amenities: If you care about amenities like clubhouses, fitness centers, activities directors, pickleball and/or […]
The Diamond at Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach
One of the new models on display at 55+ community Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach is called the Diamond. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, an office/hobby room, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes […]
Vacation-Inspired 55+ Living in Bonita Springs, FL
Most communities you visit here in Florida will proudly tell you that they’re not just selling houses, they’re “selling a lifestyle”. But what does that actually mean? To see a great example, just check out this lifestyle video from Valencia Bonita, located between Fort Myers and Naples in Bonita Springs, FL: Leisure, laughter, and living […]
Disney in Talks to Develop Central Florida 55+ Community
Word on the street is that The Walt Disney Company is in talks with Tavistock Development Company to partner on an age restricted community in Tavistock’s Sunbridge development near Orlando. Now, Del Webb is already building a 55+ community in Sunbridge, but the idea of having multiple 55+ communities within the same master-planned development is not a new one. […]
Cost of Living in Florida – 25 Popular Places Ranked
One thing on almost everyone’s mind when they move to Florida is what the cost of living is like here. While the cost of living should not be the only thing you think about when deciding where to live, it can play an important role in that decision. For this article, I’ve examined the cost […]
WaterSong at RiverTown Retirement Guide
WaterSong at RiverTown is a 55+ community in Northeast Florida. Situated almost equidistant between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the RiverTown master-planned community is located along the banks of the St. John’s River, pictured above. Like most master-planned communities, there are multiple neighborhoods within RiverTown, and WaterSong is the only one right now that is designated […]
The 5 Best-Selling Florida Communities So Far in 2021
As you might know, the Florida real estate market has been going gangbusters so far this year. There are a couple of real estate consulting companies that track sales and compile annual lists of the top selling communities, and one of them, RCLCO, also does a “Mid-Year” list. Below are 5 of the 13 Florida […]
The Perfect Overview of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound
More so than any other video I’ve seen about the project to date, this video about Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in the Florida Panhandle provides a terrific overview of what life will be like for future residents: If you’ve been following along I’ve previously shared a complete guide to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community, as well as […]
Matanzas Lakes – A Small 55+ Community in Palm Coast, FL
Amidst all the Del Webb’s, Latitude Margaritaville’s, and The Villages of the world…well-known communities you’ve likely heard about with thousands of homes and multiple exciting amenities…there exists a small subset of communities being developed that are on a far less grand scale, but for the right person, might contain massive appeal. One such community I […]