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
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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
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 Walk at Riverland
New for 2023, The Monacello is part of the Regal Collection by GL Homes, available in their Valencia Walk at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Walk, you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own … Continue Reading » about The Monacello in Valencia Walk 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 at Valencia Walk
The Sanderling is one of the brand new models on display in the Valencia Walk 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 … Continue Reading » about The Sanderling at Valencia Walk
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 Abaco at Valencia Walk
The Abaco is one of 16 brand new models that opened recently in the Valencia Walk 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 … Continue Reading » about The Abaco at Valencia Walk
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 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 Walk at Riverland
The Tribeca is part of the Regal Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia Walk at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Walk 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 Walk 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 Caroline Model in Valencia Walk at Riverland
The Caroline is part of the Vintage Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia Walk at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Walk 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 Walk at Riverland
The Julia in Valencia Walk at Riverland
The Julia is part of the Vintage Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia Walk at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Walk 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 Walk 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 at Valencia Grove in Port St. Lucie
Part of the “Regal Collection” at Valencia Grove 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 Covered Patio, and 2-Car Garage. Watch this video for a … Continue Reading » about The Sierra Model at Valencia Grove in Port St. Lucie
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 at Valencia Grove in Port St. Lucie
The Atlantica is part of the Signature Collection by GL Homes, available to tour at their model center in the Valencia Grove at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Grove you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right … Continue Reading » about The Atlantica at Valencia Grove in Port St. Lucie
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 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
Get Ready for Fun in Port St. Lucie, FL
Groucho Marx famously said “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong.” It’s safe to say then, that residents in one of Port St. Lucie’s hottest 55+ communities are doing everything right. But don’t just take my word for it, check out this lifestyle video from Valencia at Riverland, located near the best that … Continue Reading » about Get Ready for Fun in Port St. Lucie, FL
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
New 55+ Communities in Palm Beach County, FL
It’s rare for readers to ask me about communities in specific counties in Florida, but for whatever reason, Palm Beach County is an exception to that rule. Some of the most popular towns and cities in Palm Beach County include Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton. Palm … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Communities in Palm Beach County, FL
The Lucia in Valencia Walk at Riverland
The Lucia is part of the Regal Collection by GL Homes, available in their new Valencia Walk at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Walk 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 Walk at Riverland
List of All GL Homes Valencia 55+ Communities
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
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 Catalina at Valencia Del Sol
Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Catalina is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with the addition of an awesome Den/Office space. Other features include a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. It has 1,696 sq. ft.of living area, and just over 2337 … Continue Reading » about The Catalina at Valencia Del Sol
The Madrid at Valencia Del Sol
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 at Valencia Walk
The Ibis is part of the Premier Collection by GL Homes, available to build in Valencia Walk 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 at Valencia Walk
The Columbia at Valencia Del Sol
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
The Nantucket at Valencia Del Sol in Tampa
The Nantucket at Valencia Del Sol, a 55+ community from GL Homes in the Tampa area, is a downsizer’s dream home. Different communities have different names for them, but this is a “paired villa” that offers lock and leave convenience, and much lower maintenance hassles than a single-family home. This paired villa has 2 Bedrooms, … Continue Reading » about The Nantucket at Valencia Del Sol in Tampa