The 2026 Florida Retirement Handbook
The most up-to-date, plain-English guide to retiring in Florida this year.
Thinking about retiring in the Sunshine State, but overwhelmed by choices, communities, costs, and insurance?
This handbook walks you through everything — where to look, what it really costs, what to watch out for in 55+ contracts, and how to avoid the common mistakes people make when they buy in Florida.
Join thousands of readers who used this handbook to plan smarter visits, pick better communities, and move to Florida with confidence.
"If you’re a baby boomer thinking about buying a home in Florida, this is your blueprint."
- BARBARA CORCORAN
(Founder of The Corcoran Group & Shark and Executive Producer on ABC’s "Shark Tank")
What's Inside the 2026 Edition
Updated for 2026 to include the latest info on costs, insurance, and what’s actually being offered by Florida communities right now.
✅ 100+ of the best places and retirement communities in Florida — organized so you’re not guessing where to start
✅ What homes actually cost in 2026 — plus incentives you can sometimes still get
✅ The safest places to retire in Florida
✅ Florida cost of living (the real numbers)
✅ HOAs and CDDs explained — what you’ll pay, what’s normal, and what’s a red flag
✅ Why renting first makes sense for many retirees
✅ How to make the most of being a snowbird
✅ How to survive your first hurricane season like a local
✅ Common-but-weird clauses in 55+ contracts you should know about before you sign
✅ What to expect during new home construction in Florida and what to look for on walkthroughs
✅ How to (legally) pay the least amount of property taxes and avoid getting surprised by your first bill
✅ How to navigate Florida’s current homeowner’s insurance minefield — property, flood, even sinkhole
…in other words: everything people email me about every day. It’s all in one place.
What you'll get
Immediately after purchase, you will be able to download the PDF and ePub versions, so you can start reading right away. In late January, you will receive the printed version at home.
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The 2026 Florida Retirement Handbook - Paperback Edition
$34.90 $27.90
It contains:
✅ 1x The Florida Retirement Handbook (296 pages) in a beautifully printed paperback with gloss cover. Ships in late January 2026.
✅ PDF and ePub versions, that you can download immediately after purchase so you can start reading it right away!
100% secure payment with PayPal or Credit Card.
The 2026 Florida Retirement Handbook - Digital Edition
$16.90 $12.90 (Immediate Download)
It contains:
✅ PDF and ePub versions, that you can download immediately after purchase so you can start reading it right away!
100% secure payment with PayPal or Credit Card.
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I want this to save you money and mistakes, not cost you.