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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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    s959681m
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    November 18, 2017
    Asheville (Flat Rock) North Carolina
    a563450p
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    November 26, 2017

    Hilton Head Island, SC

    pb2548
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    November 26, 2017
    Hope you've got a ton of money. Housing prices are astronomical. Don't forget hurricanes as well.
    d627786l
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    December 2, 2017
    Where??
    deborahh399250
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    December 4, 2017

    Montana

    VAGardeningGal
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    December 25, 2017
    Near my children in California, but to expensive & state doesn’t have as many “over 50 communities.” Any ideas?
    qsking28
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    December 27, 2017

    If you are struggling with this decision, read

    Where Shall I Live When I retire, by Carol A. KIng. Available through Amazon's Kindle store now; paperback coming shortly. 

     

    IM42Golf
    IM42Golf
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    January 4, 2018

    Next to a golf course with reasonable green fees.  

    A. S. Madere
    DcK907799
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    March 10, 2018

    Sarasota,FL  It has a tropical charm and beauty that is amazing!

    cm2216799
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    March 21, 2018

    I'm a writer, so I won't ever retire-- as long as I can press the keyboard on my computer.

    I have done a little research on St.Augustine, FL.

    I grew up in Chicago and would love to live there, but it is wildly expensive.

    No offense, the MIdwest doesn't do much for me. I do like Minnesota.

    I want to be  by water, I don't a need a condo or anything luxurious, two bedrooms, and allowed to have a dog.

    Activities would include walking, participating in all the museums and events St. Augustine has to offer.

    I read about the tourists, but I'm used to crowds.

    Is there a large retiree population?

    Being from Chicago, I can't help it, politics are imortant -- which is why FL does give me pause, it leans right. But St. Augustine sounds like it might be a bit more liberal. Any suggested websites? I keep coming with real estate people.

    l508156s
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    March 21, 2018
    @cm2216799wrote:

    I'm a writer, so I won't ever retire-- as long as I can press the keyboard on my computer.

    I have done a little research on St.Augustine, FL.

    I grew up in Chicago and would love to live there, but it is wildly expensive.

    No offense, the MIdwest doesn't do much for me. I do like Minnesota.

    I want to be  by water, I don't a need a condo or anything luxurious, two bedrooms, and allowed to have a dog.

    Activities would include walking, participating in all the museums and events St. Augustine has to offer.

    I read about the tourists, but I'm used to crowds.

    Is there a large retiree population?

    Being from Chicago, I can't help it, politics are imortant -- which is why FL does give me pause, it leans right. But St. Augustine sounds like it might be a bit more liberal. Any suggested websites? I keep coming with real estate people.


    cm2216799     You can live in St Augustine and not live near the tourist attraction. There is Villano Beach,

    ,St Augustine Beach, South St Augustine and several other places. BTW if you enjoy shopping there are 2 large outlet malls north of St. Augustine on I-95. Google a map of St Augustine and check out nearby places.

    AlvenaC
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    April 3, 2018

    You’re so lucky to be a writer. I’ve always wanted to retire to Fairhope, Al. When I was a young kid, I was told writers, like Herman Hesse, retired there. It’s a beautiful area on Mobile Bay near Gulf Shores. 

    St. Augustine is a beautiful area, but I like being on the Gulf because the water is warmer. 

    Fairhope isn’t as expensive as St A, but it’s a lot more expensive than when I was a kid. Some people are moving to Daphne and Dauphin Island which is one of my favorite places in the world. 

    We currently live in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City and I just hate the weather. It snowed on Easter.

    Good luck to you.

     

    shawnpheneghan
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    March 24, 2018

    Rural western Nevada and the eastern Sierra Nevada. Small towns in western Nevada are cheap enough that you can afford a summer home in the Sierra Nevad Mountains (or elsewhere).

    Towns are small and walkable. There are unlimited recreational opportunities, libraries, docs, hospitals, casinos etc. And, while shopping may be minimal there are groceries available. The Eastern sierra are but 1/2 to 3 hours away.

    MelissaV727031
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    April 3, 2018
    Move...make new friends...discover new places...
    RobertF498847
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    April 10, 2018

    My wife and I are retired and live in New Jersey. We have sold our home and renting while we decide where we want to move. The choices are either stay in New Jersey or move to Pennsylvania. Each state has it's pros and cons, however, we need some definite info on which state overall is the best for retirees. We do not want to move to Pa. and when we get here find that, overall, it isn't any cheaper than NJ. Can anyone help?

    Robert J Farr
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