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    • Things to Consider When Buying a Home for Retirement

      by Bill Ness on January 31st, 2014
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      Buying a new home for retirement? Do you know your buying options? Deciding between buying your new home with cash or taking out a mortgage is no simple choice. Check out our best tips for choosing the option that best suits your financial situation.

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      • Finances
      • Retirement

    • Arizona Active Adult Living for the Younger Crowd at PebbleCreek

      by Susan Quilty on January 30th, 2014

      Looking for a little Arizona sunshine? Homebuyers will love the variety and youthful exuberance of PebbelCreek in Goodyear, Arizona. Located just outside of Phoenix, this 40+ Robson development boasts scenic attractions, resort-style amenities, and plenty of outdoor recreations. See for yourself.

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      • Arizona
      • Central Arizona
      • Goodyear
      • PebbleCreek
      • Phoenix Area

    • North Texas Offers Big City Conveniences and Scenic Beauty

      by Bill Ness on January 29th, 2014
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      Texas has a lot to offer active adults ready for retirement with a sunny climate, mild winters, and a variety of indoor and outdoor recreations. North Texas is conveniently located close to the Dallas Fort Worth Area, but far enough away to enjoy the prairie lands, rolling hills, and dense forests.

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      • Dallas Fort Worth Area
      • Frisco Lakes
      • Isabella Village
      • North Texas
      • Robson Ranch Texas
      • Texas
      • The Retreat at Craig Ranch
      • Tuscan Hills

    • Outstanding 55+ Living at Sun City Lincoln Hills

      by Susan Quilty on January 28th, 2014

      California is home to many top 55+ communities including Sun City Lincoln Hills in the beautiful Sacramento area. The Del Webb development offers a variety of homes and amenities specially tailored to those 55+. Multiple clubhouses, two 18-hole golf courses, sports courts, and swimming pools plus a wide range of social clubs, classes, and activities make the community especially desirable.

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      • California
      • Del Webb
      • Northern California
      • Sacramento Area
      • Sun City Lincoln Hills

    • The 55 Best 55+ Communities in America for 2014

      by Bill Ness on January 27th, 2014
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      With world-class amenities, affordable homes, and prime locations, these 55+ communities have risen to the top. Hundreds of exceptional active adult communities were reviewed for the honor of being included in our list of the 55 best 55+ communities in America, and here is what we came up with.

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      • Laguna Woods Village
      • On Top of the World
      • Sun City Carolina Lakes
      • Sun City Hilton Head
      • The Villages

    • Gatherings at Wellington - Active Adult Condominium Living Near Washington D.C.

      by Susan Quilty on January 25th, 2014
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      Active adults will find low-maintenance living just 35 miles southwest of Washington D.C. in Gatherings at Wellington. This new condominium community has a prime location in Manassas, Virginia. It is within walking distance of the Manassas Station Shopping Center and just one mile from Historic Old Town Manassas.

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      • Condos
      • Northern Virginia
      • Virginia
      • Washington D.C. Area

    • 7 Ways to Keep Retirement Interesting

      by Bill Ness on January 24th, 2014
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      Just because retirement is the end of your career, doesn't mean that it is the end of your mental and physical growth. There are plenty of ways to stay busy and fulfilled during retirement from joining a book club to pursuing a second career. Read on for a full list of retirement tips and tricks.

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      • Active Adult Guides
      • Activities
      • Retirement
      • Travel & Vacations

    • Home Towne Square Brings Low-Maintanance Living to Pennsylvania

      by Susan Quilty on January 23rd, 2014

      Nestled near the scenic natural parks of Amish Country, Home Towne Square in Lancaster County Pennsylvania is a charming 55+ community for active adults. The community has plans for approximately 300 affordable single-family homes. It also offers appealing on-site amenities, including a spacious clubhouse and plans for an outdoor swimming pool and patio.

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      • Central Pennsylvania
      • Home Towne Square
      • Lancaster-Ephrata Area
      • Pennsylvania

    • Northern Delaware Appeals to Discerning Retirees

      by Bill Ness on January 22nd, 2014
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      Active adults looking for an East Coast retirement destination may turn to Delaware for its historic charm and affordable homes. The Northern Delaware area has plenty to offer, including many attractions in the City of Wilmington and a variety of appealing active adult communities. Delaware residents can also enjoy shopping with no sales tax throughout the state.

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      • Northern Delaware
      • Spring Arbor
      • Wilmington Area

    • Versailles - Upscale Active Lifestyle Living in Palm Beach County Florida

      by Susan Quilty on January 21st, 2014

      Open to residents of all ages, Versailles is an upscale Southeastern Florida community with amenities and homes which appeal to discerning active adult retirees. The community is located in Wellington, Florida, in the heart of Palm Beach County. It features 450 single-family estate homes, a spacious clubhouse and resort-style amenities.

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      • Florida
      • Palm Beach County
      • Southeast Florida
      • Versailles

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