Paired villas don’t get as much attention as they should, but there’s a lot to love about them if you give them a chance. One of the biggest reasons that many people choose to opt for a paired villa or townhome over a single-family home is that they require far less maintenance than a comparable … Continue Reading » about The Avellino at Solivita
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The Cabernet at Valencia Bonita
Part of the Vintage Collection at Valencia Bonita, a 55-plus community between Naples and Fort Myers, the Cabernet is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that also includes a den that can be turned into a 4th bedroom. This floorplan includes a standard size 2-car garage, but there is also an additional golf cart/storage space, … Continue Reading » about The Cabernet at Valencia Bonita
Lake Nona Retirement Guide
Located just inside the city limits in southeastern Orlando, Lake Nona is the ultimate combination of everything that most Baby Boomers are looking for in a retirement destination. The entire community is built around living a better, healthier lifestyle. That means that residents here can enjoy an impressive amount of preserved green space, pools in … Continue Reading » about Lake Nona Retirement Guide
The Aberdeen at On Top of the World
One of the (many) great things about On Top of the World, located in Ocala, is that they offer such a wide range of floorplans at different starting prices and sizes. Want to downsize? No problem, just check out On Top of the World’s “Carriage” or “Cottage” Series with homes ranging in size from 1,343 … Continue Reading » about The Aberdeen at On Top of the World
Stay and Play Opportunities at Florida Retirement Communities
There is no shortage of first-class active adult communities to choose from throughout the state of Florida. That much is for certain. Depending on your own personal likes, interests, and tastes, you will naturally be more drawn to certain types of communities. But how will you really know which community is the perfect fit for … Continue Reading » about Stay and Play Opportunities at Florida Retirement Communities
Retirement in Daytona Beach Shores, FL
After years and years of covering so many different parts of Florida, it’s probably time to cover where I live and some of the great places that surround it. Today I’m giving you a closer look at Daytona Beach Shores. Longtime readers may remember my two part series on Florida condo living in which I … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Minto Announces Latitude Margaritaville Community in Daytona Beach
Minto Communities, who have had active adult communities featured on my site for several years, recently announced that they are partnering with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand on a massive new 55+ community in my hometown, Daytona Beach. The nearly 7,000 home, golf cart-friendly community is called Latitude Margaritaville. Get More Information About Latitude Margaritaville The … Continue Reading » about Minto Announces Latitude Margaritaville Community in Daytona Beach
Wallethub Names Florida Most Affordable State for Retirement
A popular personal finance website has just named Florida the Most Affordable State for Retirement. In addition to coming in as most affordable, Florida also claimed the top spot for overall best place to retire, despite coming in at #11 for “Quality of Life” and #24 for “Health Care”. You can click on each state … Continue Reading » about Wallethub Names Florida Most Affordable State for Retirement
The Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2016
John Burns Real Estate Consulting just released their annual list of the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2016. This year, 11 Florida communities made the list, compared to just seven communities in 2015. Florida ranks third behind Texas and California for number of communities on the list. Texas placed a whopping 16 communities on the … Continue Reading » about The Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2016
Panama City Beach Retirement Guide
Despite being a completely separate municipality, it is easy to confuse the history of Panama City Beach with the larger Panama City located just inland from Panama City Beach. However, these two entities offer very distinct opportunities. Known for its 27-mile stretch of stunning white sand beaches, Panama City Beach is one of the most … Continue Reading » about Panama City Beach Retirement Guide