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    • These Are the Best Communities for Boaters

      by Mayra Rocha on August 31st, 2016

      Retirement should be spent doing what you love, and if you love spending the day out on the boat, then these communities will be right down your lane. Learn which one is right for you.

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      • Cresswind at Lake Lanier
      • Del Webb at Lake Oconee
      • Frisco Lakes
      • Hilton Head Lakes
      • Lake Ashton
      • Rarity Bay
      • Trilogy at Lake Frederick

    • Dog Breeds That Are Perfect for Retirees

      by Elliot Crumpley on August 30th, 2016
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      As we age, our needs change about most everything, including the pets that we keep. Many dog breeds are highly active, difficult to train and too hyperactive for most retirees. As you downsize your home and your life, you may reconsider the type of dog you choose.

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      • Retirement

    • 10 Awesome California Golf Course Communities

      by Mayra Rocha on August 29th, 2016

      California is full of great golf course communities for retirees. See the list of the best golf course communities in California. They provide the top recreational sport for active adults and so much more .

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      • Laguna Woods Village
      • Rossmoor
      • Sun City Lincoln Hills
      • Sun City Palm Desert
      • Sun City Roseville
      • Sun City Shadow Hills
      • Sun Lakes Country Club
      • The Villages Golf & Country Club
      • Trilogy at Monarch Dunes
      • Trilogy at Rio Vista

    • Community Spotlight on Del Webb Wilmington

      by Mayra Rocha on August 27th, 2016
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      Del Webb's first 55+ community in Wilmington, North-Carolina is here. Del Webb Wilmington will be the newest active adult neighborhood coming to the RiverLights master-planned development in Wilmington. Check out 55places.com to get all the details!

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      • Del Webb
      • Del Webb Wilmington
      • North Carolina

    • 5 Health Benefits of Living Near Water

      by Elliot Crumpley on August 26th, 2016
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      There are many lakeside, riverside, and oceanfront​ homes across the country. Whether you are looking for a home in Alabama or Washington, finding one on the water will give you more than a home by offering health benefits for you and your family.

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      • Retirement

    • Why Open Floor Plans Are So Popular

      by Elliot Crumpley on August 25th, 2016

      In many older homes, the floor plans are not as conducive to mingling for the ones preparing food. Many homes of the 1950s and 1960s, the age of Baby Boomers as children and teens, were built with economies of scale and cost in mind and each room had a specific purpose.

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      • Home Design

    • Most Common Careers Baby Boomers Had Before Retirement

      by Mayra Rocha on August 24th, 2016
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      Baby Boomers played a huge part of the work force and contributed to the economy through various occupations. See what some of the most common Baby Boomer careers were here.

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      • Finances
      • Lifestyle

    • 5 Reasons to Retire in a City

      by Elliot Crumpley on August 23rd, 2016
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      The sum of the parts is often greater than the whole, and living in an urban setting may prove just that when you’re considering a home for the next chapter in your life. Cities, large and some small, offer plenty of opportunities for personal enrichment in myriad ways.

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      • Lifestyle

    • 7 Communities for Tennis Lovers

      by Mayra Rocha on August 22nd, 2016
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      If you're dreaming of spending your Golden Years playing a singles or doubles match with other like-minded adults then check out these seven great communities for tennis lovers.

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      • Laguna Woods Village
      • On Top of the World
      • Sun City
      • Sun City Hilton Head
      • Sun City Lincoln Hills
      • Sun City Peachtree
      • Sun City Texas

    • Best Active Adult Communities for Wine Lovers

      by Mayra Rocha on August 20th, 2016
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      Looking for rolling vineyard views and wine (lots of wine) for your retirement? There are many locations across the U.S. where you can live in an active adult community that caters to wine lovers. Check out 55places.com to see which community fits you best!

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      • Biltmore Lake
      • California
      • Cross Ridge
      • Four Seasons at New Kent Vineyard
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • Trilogy at Monarch Dunes
      • Trilogy at the Vineyards
      • Virginia

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