The Aurelia is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. Let’s take a look: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 2,297 sq. ft. of living space, the Aurelia is part of the “Premier Series” of homes at On Top of … Continue Reading » about The Aurelia at On Top of The World
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Stillwater by Lennar 55+ Community Review
When two of my readers purchase homes on the same street in the same community within a month of each other, it definitely gets my attention. That happened recently in Stillwater, the only true golf course 55+ community in NE Florida. What’s so great about this new 55+ community in St. Johns, FL? That’s what … Continue Reading » about Stillwater by Lennar 55+ Community Review
Townhomes in Regency at Babcock Ranch
Toll Brothers recently unveiled the floorplans that they will have available at their new 55+ community, Regency at Babcock Ranch. In this article, we are looking at the three townhome options available in their “Terra Collection”, reported to start in the $300k’s. Located in Southwest Florida, Babcock Ranch has been designed to help residents live … Continue Reading » about Townhomes in Regency at Babcock Ranch
The Sanderling in Valencia at Riverland
The Sanderling is one of the brand new models on display in the Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. This 1,761 sq. ft. living area home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom, a Great Room, a screened and covered patio, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and … Continue Reading » about The Sanderling in Valencia at Riverland
Orlando vs. Jacksonville: Which City is Right for Your Retirement?
Some people just know. Right from the start, they know exactly where they want to live when they retire. Those are the lucky ones. For the rest of us (which is pretty much all of us), the process involves a lot of time spent weighing the different pros and cons of various retirement destinations. Time … Continue Reading » about Orlando vs. Jacksonville: Which City is Right for Your Retirement?
The Beaumont at On Top of The World
The Beaumont is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. Let’s take a look at it via this video from On Top of the World’s “Model Monday” video series: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 2,202 sq. ft. of living … Continue Reading » about The Beaumont at On Top of The World
Top Selling Florida Communities of 2022
I recently released my updated list of what I think are the best places to retire in Florida, but two real estate consulting firms, RCLCO and John Burns Real Estate Consulting, recently released their 2022 lists of the country’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities. It should come as no surprise that many of these top-selling communities … Continue Reading » about Top Selling Florida Communities of 2022
The Jade at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Jade. It has 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 4th Bedroom, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 3-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan … Continue Reading » about The Jade at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
Maintenance-Free Living at On Top of the World in Ocala
Most people retiring to Florida are not excited about the idea of doing yard work and other homeowner maintenance, so they are on the hunt for communities that offer maintenance-free living. But “maintenance-free” means different things in different places, so you really have to dig into the details everywhere you look to see what it … Continue Reading » about Maintenance-Free Living at On Top of the World in Ocala
Regency at Babcock Ranch 55+ Community
In November I had a handful of readers sign contracts for new homes in solar-powered community Babcock Ranch’s first 55+ neighborhood, called Regency at Babcock Ranch. Why it matters: Located about 30 minutes from Fort Myers in Southwest Florida, Babcock Ranch has been one of the most popular communities among my readers, especially after news … Continue Reading » about Regency at Babcock Ranch 55+ Community