The Sandcastle is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage villa available to build at Grand Palm in Venice. I’ve mentioned several times how much I love the lock and leave convenience that attached villas offer, especially for retirees who plan to travel a lot in retirement. But oftentimes going with an attached villa means … Continue Reading » about The Sandcastle 2 Villa at Grand Palm in Venice
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Stay & Play in Naples for Just $99
As I’ve said before, Stay & Play programs are a great way to learn what living in a Florida 55+ community might be like before you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege. The problem is that so few communities offer stay-and-play deals these days. But one of the newest and most … Continue Reading » about Stay & Play in Naples for Just $99
The Annabelle at Valencia Ridge
Valencia Ridge is the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, and today I’ve got a sneak peek at one model you will see when you visit there, the Annabelle. The Annabelle is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom model with 2,209 sq. ft. of living area. It also includes a den, a great room, a … Continue Reading » about The Annabelle at Valencia Ridge
Highlights from the Cresswind DeLand Grand Opening
Over 500 guests toured the new model homes at Cresswind DeLand during the Grand Opening weekend. Hear guest reactions and preview Cresswind DeLand’s new model park in this video. Cresswind DeLand features a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults. Kolter Homes’ onsite Design Studio offers hundreds of structural and design options to … Continue Reading » about Highlights from the Cresswind DeLand Grand Opening
Kings Gate Amenities Tour
The heart of the 55+ Kings Gate community in Port Charlotte is its 30,000-square-foot resort-style recreation center. Here you will find your friends and neighbors filling their days with tennis, fitness, water aerobics, billiards, lawn bowling, bocce, bingo, shuffleboard and so much more! There is something for everyone at Kings Gate and the on-site Activities … Continue Reading » about Kings Gate Amenities Tour
Stay & Play in Port St. Lucie for Just $99
Stay & Play programs are a great way to get to know what living in a Florida 55+ community might be like before you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege. The problem is that so few communities offer stay and play deals these days. But one of the newest and most … Continue Reading » about Stay & Play in Port St. Lucie for Just $99
The Merigold Floorplan in Brightmore at Wellen Park
One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is called the Merigold. This 1,991 sq. ft. home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Brightmore … Continue Reading » about The Merigold Floorplan in Brightmore at Wellen Park
The Most Affordable Florida Retirement Community
The number crunchers at Realtor.com have spoken, and Florida’s most affordable retirement community has been named. And no, it’s not The Villages, though it is pretty affordable as well. Sun City Center, which was one of first retirement communities in Florida, has earned this distinction based on a number of factors like home affordability, low … Continue Reading » about The Most Affordable Florida Retirement Community
Photo Gallery: Valencia Grand
Located in Boynton Beach on Florida’s East Coast, Valencia Grand redefines premium 55+ living in South Florida with its sophisticated clubhouse, and contemporary home designs and prime location. Take a look at these photos: At the heart of Valencia Grand is its expansive 44,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, offering top-of-the-line amenities and indoor pickleball courts for the … Continue Reading » about Photo Gallery: Valencia Grand
DeLand Florida Retirement Video
This video is a great overview of what it’s like to retire in DeLand, FL. Personally, I like DeLand because it’s far enough away from the East Coast to avoid the most inclement coastal weather, yet close enough to New Smyrna Beach (22 mins drive) that you don’t have to spend half a day getting … Continue Reading » about DeLand Florida Retirement Video