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Florida’s Top 8 Lowest-Priced 55+ Communities

by Bill Ness on January 27, 2012

After getting a great response for our new Advanced Search feature, we decided to use it ourselves to find the best low-priced communities in Florida. Our search focused on communities which met three criteria: all community sizes, an age-restriction and new construction homes. We further restricted our search to communities with homes priced in the low $100s or under.

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10 Great New Construction 55+ Communities in Central Florida

by Bill Ness on October 21, 2011

As a semi-tropical peninsula, Florida is often recognized for its beautiful beaches. However, Florida’s central region should not be overlooked by relocating retirees. This popular area offers scenic beauty with numerous lakes and sprawling golf courses. The Orlando area is also home to many exciting attractions such as theme parks, shopping centers and diverse restaurants.

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Ocala – Central Florida’s Hidden Gem

by Susan Quilty on July 6, 2011

Situated in Marion County, the Ocala area boasts natural beauty and a tranquil, relaxed lifestyle. While there are plenty of recreational and cultural attractions, Ocala residents enjoy life at a comfortable pace, without the hustle and bustle of a big city or the seasonal crowds of a tourist town.

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There’s More to Central Florida Than The Villages

by Susan Quilty on April 20, 2011

Active adults who are looking to retire in Central Florida are sure to have heard of The Villages. This sprawling community has over 75,000 homes and is the largest age-restricted active adult community in the world. Yet The Villages is certainly not the only community in town. The popular Central Florida area is home to dozens of other active adult communities, ranging in size from 10,000 residences on down to less than 500 homes.

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Central Florida Active Adult Communities – More Bang for Your Buck

by Susan Quilty on November 13, 2009

The Sunshine State has long been a hot spot for retirement living, yet lately some active adults have been skipping the coastal areas and opting to settle in central Florida’s active adult communities. What’s behind this relocating trend?

Central Florida has many of the same relocation draws as its coastal cities. The weather is hot in the summer and mild in the winter. It is a prime vacation spot for visiting family, and there are a variety of recreational activities and active adult communities. Yet central Florida active adult communities have a few extra benefits that attract many retirees.

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