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The Villages Leads Nation in New Home Sales Mid-Year 2022

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 6, 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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 18, 2023

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 22, 2024

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 26, 2022

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 13, 2023

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 9, 2024

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 6, 2024

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 6, 2025

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 19, 2024

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 24, 2025

One of the 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. of … Continue Reading » about The Pelican at Valencia Trails in Naples

The Oxford Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 19, 2024

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 19, 2023

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 23, 2024

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 19, 2022

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 18, 2023

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 9, 2025

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

Valencia Del Sol Clubhouse Video

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 8, 2022

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

Best Places to Retire in Port St. Lucie

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 9, 2025

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 Best Places to Retire in Port St. Lucie

The Lucia in Valencia at Riverland

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 23, 2024

The Lucia 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 Lucia in Valencia at Riverland

List of All GL Homes Valencia 55+ Communities

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 24, 2025

GL Homes is one of the most successful homebuilders in all of Florida. While they build a variety of communities, the focus of this list is their Valencia branded communities for those 55 or better. One of the hardest things about retiring and moving to Florida is trying to pick the right place for you, … Continue Reading » about List of All GL Homes Valencia 55+ Communities

The Sandpiper at Valencia Trails in Naples

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 11, 2024

One of the new models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Sandpiper. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 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 1,674 sq. ft. … Continue Reading » about The Sandpiper at Valencia Trails in Naples

The Madrid at Valencia Del Sol

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 27, 2023

Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Madrid is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with the addition of a Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom. Other features include 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 Madrid at Valencia Del Sol

The Ibis in 55+ Valencia at Riverland

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 28, 2024

The Ibis is part of the Premier Collection by GL Homes, available to build in Valencia Parc at Riverland, a 55-plus community in Port St. Lucie. This 1,599 sq. ft. living area home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom. Let’s go inside and take a look! Want to see all the … Continue Reading » about The Ibis in 55+ Valencia at Riverland

The Columbia at Valencia Del Sol

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 1, 2023

Longtime readers know of my affection towards townhouses or “paired villas” as some communities call them. Part of this is due to the fact that they are just so darn convenient, and allow you to really just lock the door and leave to go travel or visit friends and family, without having to worry about … Continue Reading » about The Columbia at Valencia Del Sol

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