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dreamhomenj
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May 20, 2016

Where do you want to live when you retire?

  • May 20, 2016
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It is reported about 10,000 baby boomers retire daily.

Some of them want stay home where they are.

Some want to move to other place to enjoy their retirement.

Do you want retire and stay where you are?

Or do you want move to a community where you can make friends and share commen interests?

 

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    JenniferB104727
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    October 14, 2019

    Charlotte NC

    cece757
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    October 16, 2019

    This is strictly a cultural thing. I'm from a small rural area in Virginia and you would get a crazy look if you asked someone where would you want to live when you retire.  You build your home on your property and that is where you retire is the answer. I feel so lost not having my home to live in since retirement. I don't have one now. I was renting a one-bedroom but became ill and moved in with my kids in different states as needed.  I go to a senior center during the week and most people there live with their kids or have their kids move in with them.  The only people i knew who would ask that would be military who were like vagabonds, moving around and not putting down roots. 

    KathyL190471
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    October 19, 2019

    South Dakota. We moved here from a large urban city back east almost 10 years ago and whereas the climate leaves much to be desired most of the year, we think the quality of life is unmatched in the US.

     

    cece757
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    October 19, 2019

    Will you be fine where you are if in your late 70s and 80s and 90s and ALL that goes with it? Or you just wait and see what happens?

    I hope you built a family support system while in SD.

     

    tombird
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    October 19, 2019

    Since my wife dies last year[tombird is now just tom] I do not have a support system. I have been getting used to being a single 80 year old man. I am working at it though by joining organizations and discussion groups. My family is scattered back East in Michigan,Ohio,Illinois,North Carolina so there is no place I could move to to be near family. Besides I like it here in San Diego. My health is good but if/when it fails I will check into a home. 

      harperphl
      Contributor ⭐
      November 14, 2019

      South Carolina 

      js87311658
      Contributor ⭐
      November 14, 2019

      Oklahoma because I was born there and it feels like home.

      It's affordable, has plenty of room, lots of things to do, most people there are nice, good churches and Christian people that I can relate to

      g453262m
      Contributor ⭐
      November 14, 2019

      Savannah GA

        russwestbrook
        russwestbrook
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        November 14, 2019

        That's one of my top picks as well.  A beautiful and historic town.

         

        SusanM94677
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        November 30, 2019

        I want to be near the ocean.  Not Florida.  Thinking NC, SC.

         

        Nothing holding me back to other states.

         

        any reco's?

        lghbob
        Contributor ⭐
        November 30, 2019

        We're retired, and live in our CCRC.... Liberty village, Peru, Il.  

        Cape Cod... we loved it... Falmouth and also Martha's Vineyard. "1720 House"... rented @ $90Mo. in 1962.   Now rents for $8400/wk in August

        All on the water are getting more expensive. 

        We also lived near the water in Maine... Look up Mere Point... 

        Freshwater?

        We still have a place in Woodhaven Lakes... right on the water.  Selling this year.

        And, look at Lake Cobbeseconte, Maine, but Maine has winters.

        Tom Young
        jnpowell9
        Contributor ⭐
        December 1, 2019

        We're leaving Phoenix due to population explosion and moving outside of Prescott.  We bought 16 acres a few years ago and are having a home built next Spring.  We plan on reducing overhead as much as possible with solar/generator power and digging a well.  Selling the house in Phoenix should give us enough to pay for the house with a small mortgage for tax purposes.  It's a major paradigm shift for us as we are both city people but we'll adjust.  I can't wait to garden, plant fruit trees, and have lots of animals. 

        MichelleA349043
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        December 9, 2019

        Beautiful Palisade, CO.  Out of Denver and up to the quiet.

        jn63183704
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        December 16, 2019

        I've been moving approximately every 10 years of my life and have lived in New York, North Carolina and Florida and have enjoyed each state. My retirement search has been closing in on North Carolina for its mild winters, easy travel to the mountains and beaches, along with its the low cost of living. 

        Jeff Nicklaw
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          TerriS613532
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          March 3, 2020
          Hi Jeff, how are you doing
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