Kolter Homes is expanding its footprint in Central Florida’s competitive active adult market, positioning its newest development as a boutique alternative to the mega retirement community. Cresswind at Hammock Oaks in Lady Lake will offer robust amenities and customizable homes in a location that leverages access to the public shopping, dining, and entertainment infrastructure of … Continue Reading » about Cresswind at Hammock Oaks to debut near The Villages in Spring 2025
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Naples Market Opens Door for Retirement Buyers
The big picture: The Naples real estate market is showing signs of becoming more accessible to retirement buyers, with expanding inventory and steady prices maintaining the area’s premium coastal appeal. By the numbers: Why it matters: Future retirees now have more options in one of Florida’s most sought-after coastal markets. Between the lines: The 47% … Continue Reading » about Naples Market Opens Door for Retirement Buyers
Valencia Walk at Riverland Social Club Tour
Similar to how The Villages does it, Valencia at Riverland in Port St. Lucie has multiple clubhouses or “Social Clubs” spread throughout the community that all residents are free to enjoy. They’ve just released this video tour of the new Valencia Walk at Riverland clubhouse, and like all the other Valencia 55+ clubhouses we’ve seen, … Continue Reading » about Valencia Walk at Riverland Social Club Tour
Parrish: Where Location Meets Lifestyle
I’ve talked about Parrish a lot lately, and I don’t see that slowing down anytime soon! This location highlight video from the team at Woodland Preserve makes it pretty clear why Parrish is becoming so popular among retirees these days: Prime Location in Florida’s Cultural Coast Location is everything, and Parrish delivers on this front. … Continue Reading » about Parrish: Where Location Meets Lifestyle
What Makes Tavares a Great Place to Retire?
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Dora, Tavares is a waterfront town known as the “Seaplane City.” It offers a relaxed lifestyle with opportunities for boating, fishing, and lakeside activities. Tavares also has a historic downtown district and hosts various events and festivals. This video highlights why Tavares’ location makes it so great for … Continue Reading » about What Makes Tavares a Great Place to Retire?
Is This Florida’s Perfect Retirement Location?
Nestled along Florida’s stunning Nature Coast, the Villages of Citrus Hills offers a lifestyle that many dream of but few find – the perfect harmony between modern convenience and natural serenity. This video makes a pretty compelling case for why their location is perfect for retirement: Strategic Location, Unmatched Accessibility One of the most compelling … Continue Reading » about Is This Florida’s Perfect Retirement Location?
Top Selling Florida Communities of 2024
Two real estate consulting powerhouses, RCLCO and John Burns Real Estate Consulting, regularly release their lists of the country’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities. It should come as no surprise that many of these top-selling communities are located in or near some of Florida’s best places to retire. 2024 Fast Facts: Keep in mind that some … Continue Reading » about Top Selling Florida Communities of 2024
The Amethyst at Valencia Ridge
The Amethyst is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom model with 2,788 sq. ft. of living area available to build at Valencia Ridge, the Tampa area’s newest 55+ community. It also includes a den, a great room, and a 3-car garage. Here’s what it looks like inside: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: … Continue Reading » about The Amethyst at Valencia Ridge
Venice to Naples: Part 2 of The Great Florida Retirement Trail
Maybe you’ve read our Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail article, but you had to know we couldn’t stop there. While the Sarasota area covered in that article is the most requested area by our readers, Southwest Florida which we are defining here as the roughly 100-mile stretch from Venice to Naples is … Continue Reading » about Venice to Naples: Part 2 of The Great Florida Retirement Trail
Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail
“Parrish to Venice” sounds like it could be a classic European novel, or maybe even a Rick Steve’s guidebook, but as it relates to Florida retirement, our Parrish has two “R’s” and an “H” on the end. Nevertheless, with Sarasota right in the middle, the 40-mile stretch of road from Parrish to Venice could be … Continue Reading » about Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail