Located just 50 miles east of Tampa and about the same distance southwest of Orlando, Winter Haven is the perfect location for retirees who are looking to get away from the big cities but still be close enough to visit whenever they want. Winter Haven is also home to exciting outdoors and water sports opportunities, … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Communities in Winter Haven
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Must See Florida: Nights of Lights in St. Augustine
Because it already offers so much history, culture, and excitement, most Florida residents don’t need a special reason to visit St. Augustine. But that doesn’t stop the oldest city in the country from giving them exactly that with its Nights of Lights celebration every year during the holidays. Nights of Lights begins November 23, 2024 … Continue Reading » about Must See Florida: Nights of Lights in St. Augustine
48 Hours in Ocala
Ocala is known around the world for being the ultimate destination for horse lovers, but it also offers a wide range of other experiences, from art and culture to drag racing and foodie destinations. No matter what gets you excited, there is something to spark that flame here in Ocala. If you are thinking about … Continue Reading » about 48 Hours in Ocala
Four More Builder’s Models Available to Purchase
A few weeks back I mentioned that On Top of the World was selling a handful of their model homes to make way for a new model center that’s currently under construction. This week, another community, the Villages of Citrus Hills, has reached out to let me know that they too are selling a few … Continue Reading » about Four More Builder’s Models Available to Purchase
48 Hours in Orlando
While it might be known around the world for being the home of the amazing Walt Disney World, as well as many other fantastic theme parks, Orlando also offers a wide variety of enchantment outside of the Magic Kingdom. This central Florida city is also one of the most accessible destinations from just about anywhere … Continue Reading » about 48 Hours in Orlando
48 Hours in Jacksonville
Known as the “River City by the Sea,” Jacksonville and the areas surrounding it are packed full of all kinds of fun and excitement. Whether you are looking for art and museums, fun in the sun, competitive sports, or great restaurants and shopping, you can find a bit of everything here in this popular North … Continue Reading » about 48 Hours in Jacksonville
Rare opportunity to buy a builder’s model homes
Back when I worked in new home sales, hardly a day went by when someone would come through our model homes and ask to buy one of them. In most cases the answer was a quick “no”, they could not do that. In some cases they had already been sold to investors who bought the … Continue Reading » about Rare opportunity to buy a builder’s model homes
Why Tampa is Arguably the Greatest Town for Retiring Sports Fans
In addition to being a fabulous place to retire for reasons like great weather, no state income tax, and a reasonable cost of living, the Tampa area also boasts a passionate sports community that makes it a perfect destination for retiring sports fans. In fact, we think it might be the best option out there … Continue Reading » about Why Tampa is Arguably the Greatest Town for Retiring Sports Fans
The Carlyle at Valencia Grove
A few weeks ago we featured one of the smaller floorplans available at Valencia Grove, a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie. This week, we bring you one of the bigger models available there. Just fyi, they have 19 different models to choose from starting from the $300k’s. At just over 3,100 sq. ft. (living … Continue Reading » about The Carlyle at Valencia Grove
The Sierra at Valencia Bonita
Part of the “Regal Collection” at Valencia Bonita (nestled between Fort Myers and Naples), The Sierra is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a den that could be turned into a 3rd Bedroom if you wanted. It also has a Great Room, a Screened Covered Patio, and 2-Car Garage. Watch this video for a … Continue Reading » about The Sierra at Valencia Bonita