Earlier this month one of my readers, with the assistance of one of my local real estate partners, completed the purchase of a home in the 55+ Vitalia at Tradition neighborhood in Port St. Lucie. The Home Built in 2013, the 1,724 sq. ft. living area home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, PLUS an Office/Den … Continue Reading » about Vitalia at Tradition Home Sells for $387K
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Ultimate List of New 55+ Communities in Florida
It only makes sense that there would be more 55+ communities in Florida than in any other state, and we believe this is the most up-to-date list around.
Have Alexa Run Your New Home at On Top of the World
Smart homes are all the rage right now, and our friends at On Top of the World are responding by equipping each of their new homes with an entire suite of products that will be installed, activated, and supported by Amazon. In addition to purchasing an amazing home in one of the best retirement communities in … Continue Reading » about Have Alexa Run Your New Home at On Top of the World
Florida Counties with the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
As you may know, Florida is a popular destination for retirement because it has no state income tax, but unless you plan on renting all throughout your retirement, you won’t be able to escape paying property taxes. In this article, we’ll take a look at the Florida Counties with the highest and lowest average property … Continue Reading » about Florida Counties with the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
Florida 55+ Retirement Community Rentals
Don’t want to buy a home? Just want to enjoy Florida, without the obligations, time, and hard work involved in owning a home? Then this page is for you! Featured Rentals The Pointe at Siena Ridge is a charming 55+ luxury active adult apartment community in Davenport, Florida (Orlando Area). This is the ideal retreat for those always on the hunt for opportunities … Continue Reading » about Florida 55+ Retirement Community Rentals
Solivita Featured on Lifetime’s Designing Spaces
Solivita, a 55+ community located in Kissimmee, was recently featured on the Lifetime Channel show Designing Spaces. Check out the full video from their segment below: Solivita is a national award-winning retirement community in Central Florida’s attraction zone, offering great natural beauty, vast recreational amenities and enough to do to keep any active adult as … Continue Reading » about Solivita Featured on Lifetime’s Designing Spaces
The Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2017
John Burns Real Estate Consulting has released their annual list of the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2017. This year, 10 Florida communities made the list, compared to 11 communities last year. Of the 50 communities on the list, only 4 sold more than 1,000 new homes last year, but two of the four are … Continue Reading » about The Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2017
Gated, 55+ Living in Encore at FishHawk Ranch
Located in the Tampa area, FishHawk Ranch has been one of the top-selling communities in Florida for several years. David Weekley Homes introduced its first age-targeted neighborhood, the gated 55+ community of Encore at FishHawk Ranch, last year and it has successfully attracted buyers wanting to live near their children and grandchildren, but in a … Continue Reading » about Gated, 55+ Living in Encore at FishHawk Ranch
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
In Florida, Cheaper to Buy Than Rent In Retirement
Should I buy a new home when I retire, or should I just rent? It’s a question I get a lot here, and one with a complicated answer. I almost always recommend people rent for the first few years, especially if they’re moving to an area they’ve never lived or spent a lot of time … Continue Reading » about In Florida, Cheaper to Buy Than Rent In Retirement
Florida is One of Kiplinger’s Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirement
Florida is consistently ranked by Kiplinger.com as one of the Top Ten most tax-friendly states for retirees. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why. Florida State Sales Tax Florida has a reasonable state sales tax of 6%. It’s also important to note that food (with the exception of food to be eaten immediately … Continue Reading » about Florida is One of Kiplinger’s Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirement
Understanding Florida Lot Premiums
Lot premiums are an additional charge that home builders and developers tack on to the price of a new home depending on where in the community a lot is located. Basically the way most new homes are sold these days is a builder will advertise their homes based on standard features and a “standard” lot, … Continue Reading » about Understanding Florida Lot Premiums
Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2015
John Burns Real Estate Consulting just released their annual list of the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2015. This year, seven Florida communities made the list, compared to nine communities in 2014. Florida ranks third behind Texas and California for number of communities on the list. Texas placed a remarkable 17 communities on the list … Continue Reading » about Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2015
Highest (And Lowest) Priced Florida Real Estate Markets
If you’ve been thinking about retiring to Florida, you might be curious as to which part of the state to start your search for a new home. Florida is a big state with plenty of options, but each of those options comes at a different cost of living. In order to focus your search efforts … Continue Reading » about Highest (And Lowest) Priced Florida Real Estate Markets
More Boomers Choosing to Upsize in Retirement
For as long as most people can remember, conventional wisdom has held that when you retire and the kids are grown and gone, you downsize your home. But that’s not always the case anymore. According to a recent Merrill Lynch and Age Wave retirement study of more than 3,600 respondents, 49 percent of retirees didn’t … Continue Reading » about More Boomers Choosing to Upsize in Retirement
7 Questions to Ask Your Future Florida Neighbors
When you visit communities to figure out which one you want to live in, one of the most important things you could do for yourself is talk to as many people who actually live there as possible. Maybe you’re taking advantage of one of the Stay and Play opportunities I’ve told you about before, in … Continue Reading » about 7 Questions to Ask Your Future Florida Neighbors
Should You Use the Builder’s Lender?
Once you decide on building a new home in a master-planned community, one of the most common questions is whether or not your should use the builder’s recommended lender. Depending on the situation, this can either mean the lender is part of the builder’s own company, or in some cases it can just mean they … Continue Reading » about Should You Use the Builder’s Lender?
How to Calculate Your Florida CDD Assessment
You thought retiring to Florida would be all about fun and relaxation. Nobody told you there’d be this much math involved did they? I’ll try to make it as easy as possible for you though 🙂 Community Development Districts (CDD’s) are local, special purpose government frameworks for managing and financing infrastructure required to support the … Continue Reading » about How to Calculate Your Florida CDD Assessment
Indian River Colony Club Community Review
Indian River Colony Club1936 Freedom DriveViera (Melbourne), Florida 32940Phone: 877-509-9532Website Indian River Colony Club is a 55+ community located in Melbourne, just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. It was originally exclusive to retired military officers, but is now open to 20% non-military members, though it still calls itself a “Military Retirement Community.” The community of … Continue Reading » about Indian River Colony Club Community Review
What You Should Know About Florida Sinkholes
Sinkholes have been all over the news in Florida lately, in particular after this tragic incident that occurred near Tampa. The fact is, sinkholes are a part of life here in Florida, much like earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other natural disasters are part of life in other parts of the country. They even sometimes occur … Continue Reading » about What You Should Know About Florida Sinkholes