As I’ve said before, Stay & Play programs are a great way to learn what living in a Florida 55+ community might be like before you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege. The problem is that so few communities offer stay-and-play deals these days. But one of the newest and most … Continue Reading » about Stay & Play in Naples for Just $99
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The Annabelle at Valencia Ridge
The new model center at Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, is almost complete, but today I’ve got a sneak peek at one model you will see there when it opens, the Annabelle. The Annabelle is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom model with 2,209 sq. ft. of living area. It also … Continue Reading » about The Annabelle at Valencia Ridge
Stay & Play in Port St. Lucie for Just $99
Stay & Play programs are a great way to get to know what living in a Florida 55+ community might be like before you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege. The problem is that so few communities offer stay and play deals these days. But one of the newest and most … Continue Reading » about Stay & Play in Port St. Lucie for Just $99
The Camelia at Valencia Ridge
The new model center at Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, is almost finished, and one model you will see there when it opens is the Camelia. The Camelia is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom model with 1,674 sq. ft. of living area. It also includes a den, a great room, and a … Continue Reading » about The Camelia at Valencia Ridge
The Villages Is Top Selling Community Halfway Through 2024
The Villages has sold an “estimated” 1,515 new homes at the halfway point of 2024 according to real estate consulting firm RCLCO. The figure is only an estimate because The Villages does not release official mid-year sales numbers. Last year The Villages sold a total of 3,029 new homes. 13 Florida communities made the mid-year … Continue Reading » about The Villages Is Top Selling Community Halfway Through 2024
The Jasmine at Valencia Ridge
Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, just opened for sales earlier this year, but this model has quickly become one of the top-selling models here. The Jasmine is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom model with 1,954 sq. ft. of living area. It also includes a den, a great room, and a two-car garage. … Continue Reading » about The Jasmine at Valencia Ridge
The Madison in Valencia Parc at Riverland
The Madison is part of the Vintage Collection by GL Homes, available to tour at their model center in the Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Parc at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities … Continue Reading » about The Madison in Valencia Parc at Riverland
Valencia Ridge Lifestyle Video
If you’ve been following along on the blog and in my newsletter this year, you’ve probably seen me mention Valencia Ridge, a brand new 55+ community from GL Homes that just opened in the Tampa area in 2024. They’ve just released a lifestyle video that shows what living here will be like for residents: All … Continue Reading » about Valencia Ridge Lifestyle Video
The Ibis at Valencia Ridge
Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, just opened for sales in February, but one model has already established itself as the top selling model here. The Ibis is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom model with 1,807 sq. ft. of living area. It also includes a den, a great room, and a two-car garage. … Continue Reading » about The Ibis at Valencia Ridge
The Costa Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Costa is a new floorplan from GL Homes, available in their Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. In Valencia at Riverland, you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood. This 2,155 sq. ft. … Continue Reading » about The Costa Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Sonoma Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Sonoma. 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 Sonoma Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
Top Selling Florida Communities of 2023
Two real estate consulting powerhouses, RCLCO and John Burns Real Estate Consulting, regularly release their lists of the country’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities. It should come as no surprise that many of these top-selling communities are located in or near some of Florida’s best places to retire. 2023 Fast Facts: Keep in mind that some … Continue Reading » about Top Selling Florida Communities of 2023
Valencia Trails Webinar
Not sure how this video slipped past my radar when it was released a few months ago, but if you are at all considering Naples or the Southwest Florida area for retirement it has a wealth of information not just about this community but about the entire area. There’s also some good Q&A towards the … Continue Reading » about Valencia Trails Webinar
The Villages vs. Port St. Lucie
In previous articles I’ve compared The Villages to several other popular communities such as On Top of the World, Latitude Margaritaville, the Villages of Citrus Hills, and others, but the more I think about it, as big as The Villages is getting, it’s almost not really fair to The Villages or these other communities to … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Port St. Lucie
Valencia Trails Clubhouse Walkthrough Video
The clubhouse at Valencia Trails in Naples opened in the summer of 2023 to rave reviews from residents. Check out this video tour to see what all the fuss is about: Valencia Trails in Naples offers the best resort lifestyle with a magnificent 42,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse where every day new events, clubs, and entertainment … Continue Reading » about Valencia Trails Clubhouse Walkthrough Video
The Savannah Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Savannah. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 5th Bedroom, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 3-Car Garage. If you need a ton of space, this one’s for you! Get the Valencia … Continue Reading » about The Savannah Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
Top Selling Florida Communities Halfway Through 2023
The Villages has sold an “estimated” 1,960 new homes at the halfway point of 2023 according to real estate consulting firm RCLCO. The figure is only an estimate because The Villages does not release official mid-year sales numbers. In fact, it looks like RCLCO believes The Villages is on pace for a similar year as … Continue Reading » about Top Selling Florida Communities Halfway Through 2023
The “Venice” Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the “Venice”. 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 “Venice” Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
The Monacello in Valencia at Riverland
The Monacello is part of the Regal Collection by GL Homes, available in their Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. In Valencia at Riverland, you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood. This 2,136 … Continue Reading » about The Monacello in Valencia at Riverland
Valencia del Sol 55+ Community Review
Valencia del Sol is a 55+ community developed by GL Homes, located in the city of Wimauma which is in the Tampa area. The community began selling around 2017 and should wrap up development with a little over 550 homes in 2023. GL Homes is responsible for more than a dozen 55+ communities here in … Continue Reading » about Valencia del Sol 55+ Community Review
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
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
The Seabreeze at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Seabreeze. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, a Den/Game 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 comes together: With 2,620 sq. ft. … Continue Reading » about The Seabreeze at Valencia Trails in Naples
The Abaco Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Abaco is one of 16 models on display at the Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. This 1,672 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 take a … Continue Reading » about The Abaco Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Paseo Greenway at Riverland in Port St. Lucie
The Paseo Greenway is a multi-modal trail that connects the various 55+ communities, parks, and amenities within the master-planned community of Riverland in Port St. Lucie, FL. You’d be surprised at how many Florida retirement communities claim to be “golf cart friendly” but require those carts to be driven on the same roadways as cars, … Continue Reading » about The Paseo Greenway at Riverland in Port St. Lucie
The Carmel at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Carmel. It has 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, a Club Room, a Family Room, a Living 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 … Continue Reading » about The Carmel at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
Explore Nature at 55+ Valencia Trails in Naples
Nature’s breathtaking beauty is on full display at Valencia Trails in Naples. With over 160 acres of pristine preserve and over three miles of scenic trails winding throughout the community, Valencia Trails offers endless opportunities to thrive and enjoy the year-round Florida sunshine outdoors. Residents can bike, jog, or simply relax while taking in views of sparkling … Continue Reading » about Explore Nature at 55+ Valencia Trails in Naples
The Captiva at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Captiva. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, a Game 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 comes together: With … Continue Reading » about The Captiva at Valencia Trails in Naples
The Cabernet Grande at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Cabernet Grande. It has 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 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 Cabernet Grande at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
The Tribeca Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Tribeca is part of the Regal Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. In Valencia at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach, or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood. This … Continue Reading » about The Tribeca Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Aruba Grande at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Aruba Grande. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 half bath, Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at … Continue Reading » about The Aruba Grande at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
The Villages Leads Nation in New Home Sales Mid-Year 2022
The Villages has sold an “estimated” 1,500 new homes at the halfway point of 2022 according to real estate consulting firm RCLCO. The figure is only an estimate because The Villages does not release official mid-year sales numbers. If that figure is accurate though, it would mean The Villages is on pace for a 25% … Continue Reading » about The Villages Leads Nation in New Home Sales Mid-Year 2022
The Caroline Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Caroline is part of the Vintage Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. In Valencia at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach, or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood. This … Continue Reading » about The Caroline Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Julia in Valencia at Riverland
The Julia is part of the Vintage Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. In Valencia at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood. This … Continue Reading » about The Julia in Valencia at Riverland
Riverland Arts and Culture Center
While almost every new community you look at will have a fancy clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, and space for card games or arts and crafts, Riverland in Port St. Lucie is taking things one step further with a full-blown 11,500 sq. ft. Arts and Culture Center. Take a look: Here you can sharpen … Continue Reading » about Riverland Arts and Culture Center
The Sanddollar at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the new models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Sanddollar. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 3rd bedroom, Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 2,469 sq. … Continue Reading » about The Sanddollar at Valencia Trails in Naples
The Sierra Model in Valencia at Riverland
Part of the “Regal Collection” at Valencia at Riverland in Port St. Lucie, 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 and Covered Patio, and 2-Car Garage. Watch this video for a … Continue Reading » about The Sierra Model in Valencia at Riverland
The Brighton Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Brighton is 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom attached villa at the Valencia Bonita 55+ community in Bonita Springs, located about halfway between Fort Myers and Naples on the west coast of Florida. If you’ve not heard me profess my love for the attached villa concept before, then you must not have been a reader here … Continue Reading » about The Brighton Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Atlantica in Valencia Parc at Riverland
The Atlantica is part of the Signature Collection by GL Homes, available to tour at their model center in the Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Parc at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities … Continue Reading » about The Atlantica in Valencia Parc at Riverland
Valencia Sound: Retire in the Lap of Luxury
If you want to retire in the lap of luxury in South Florida, Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach deserves your full attention.
The Pelican at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the new models on display at the Valencia Trails 55+ community in Naples is called the Pelican. It has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a Den/Office, Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 1,954 sq. ft. … Continue Reading » about The Pelican at Valencia Trails in Naples
The Oxford Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Oxford is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom attached villa at the Valencia Bonita 55+ community in Bonita Springs, which sits about halfway between Fort Myers and Naples on the west coast of Florida. It also has an office/den which could also be turned into a 3rd bedroom if you wanted. It is just slightly larger than … Continue Reading » about The Oxford Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Diamond at Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach
One of the models that were built at 55+ community Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach is called the Diamond. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, an office/hobby room, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes … Continue Reading » about The Diamond at Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach
The Bella at Valencia Del Sol
Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Bella is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with the addition of a Den/Office space. Other features include a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. It has 1,492 sq. ft.of living area, and 2,088 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Bella at Valencia Del Sol
The Bellagio Model in Valencia Grove at Riverland
The Bellagio Model is part of the “Crown Collection” available in Valencia Grove at Riverland, a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie on Florida’s east coast. This 2,645 sq. ft. living area home offers impact-resistant windows and doors, tile roof, brick pavers and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops as standard features. Here’s a look … Continue Reading » about The Bellagio Model in Valencia Grove at Riverland
Living the 55+ Lifestyle at Valencia Bonita
Located in Bonita Springs, between Fort Myers and Naples, Valencia Bonita offers easy access to everything Southwest Florida is famous for. This “lifestyle video” captures the essence of what life at Valencia Bonita is like for residents: With an exciting vacation-inspired lifestyle that rivals the finest resorts, Valencia Bonita by GL Homes features an opulent … Continue Reading » about Living the 55+ Lifestyle at Valencia Bonita
Best Places to Retire in Naples in 2024
Naples comes up quite frequently in discussions of the best places to retire in Florida, and for good reason. Like most cities on the west coast of Florida, Naples is a popular vacation spot with people from the midwest, and many of them simply decide that this is where they want to move after they … Continue Reading » about Best Places to Retire in Naples in 2024
Valencia Del Sol Clubhouse Video
Valencia Del Sol is a Tampa area 55+ community, which makes it easy to enjoy having fun in the sun along Florida’s Gulf Coast. They recently completed their incredible 25,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, and man, is it something to see. Check it out: The 25,000 square foot Clubhouse offers an array of resort-style amenities including a … Continue Reading » about Valencia Del Sol Clubhouse Video
Port St. Lucie 55+ Communities and Homes for Sale
Port St. Lucie sits in the northern part of what most people consider South Florida, but home prices here are not quite as high as those you will find in places like Palm Beach County. Because of this, Port St. Lucie is very attractive to retirees right now, and developers are building several 55+ communities … Continue Reading » about Port St. Lucie 55+ Communities and Homes for Sale