Known for their luxury Valencia 55+ communities since 1996, GL Homes has opened Valencia Sky just minutes from downtown Naples, combining their signature lifestyle with Naples’ upscale atmosphere. The community offers high-end resort amenities without Community Development District (CDD) fees, a significant cost advantage for luxury retirement living. Location Highlights The Amenities A 35,000 sq … Continue Reading » about Valencia Sky Naples 55+ Community Review
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Why the Timberts Chose the Villages of Citrus Hills for Retirement
The Villages of Citrus Hills is an active adult community right in the middle of Florida’s “Nature Coast”. In this video, you’ll learn why the Timberts chose Citrus Hills for their new community: Among the things they mentioned they like about Citrus Hills were: If you are considering Florida’s Central West Coast area and Citrus … Continue Reading » about Why the Timberts Chose the Villages of Citrus Hills for Retirement
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks to debut near The Villages in Spring 2025
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
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 new model center at Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, is almost complete, but today I’ve got a sneak peek at one model you will see there when it opens, the Amethyst. The Amethyst is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom model with 2,788 sq. ft. of living area. It also … Continue Reading » about The Amethyst at Valencia Ridge