September 2019

From a busy downtown area full of local eateries and shopping to popular golf courses and the 2,100-acre Anne Springs Close Greenway, there's plenty to see and do in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The area also offers more affordable housing prices than the much higher prices across the state line in nearby Charlotte.

Many active adult communities in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia include homes that list in the mid to high $100s. However, this low price-point makes them desirable, and they're not often on the market for long. Here are three communities with homes for sale under $200K, with a bonus community that almost makes the mark.

If living close to major urban centers, historical landmarks, and beautiful scenery are on your must-have list, Central New Jersey could be the perfect place for you to find the right active adult neighborhood. This region offers 103 retirement communities with new and resale homes at all different sizes and price points.

Bonita Springs is a convivial community on the Gulf of Mexico, just south of Fort Myers and north of Naples. It's easily accessible from Interstate 75; close to airports, shopping, and beaches; and an ideal community for active adults who may be thinking about a Florida retirement.

Considering settling down in the Golden State? You're not alone. California is one of the most coveted states to retire in--one that many boomers put on their short list of dream retirement locations. To help make the decision of where to retire a bit more clear, here's our comprehensive guide to retiring in California.

A Northern Illinois retirement offers several benefits, such as proximity to the world-class city of Chicago, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the area's parks and lakes, and the ability to live near family and friends. While the area certainly includes some luxury active adult communities, the region offers many more affordable options with homes under $250,000.

If you're looking forward to an Arizona retirement, there are a number of Central Arizona communities with homes for sale under $200K. Indeed, some of the best lowest-priced communities in Central Arizona have homes for sale in the low $100s and even under $100K.

When it comes to an Illinois retirement, some active adults may have been planning it for a long time, while others might need a little more information before making a decision. Fortunately, Northern Illinois offers a diverse range of lifestyles, activities, and active adult communities for almost any retirement need.

Active adults have been moving into the Lakeland/Winter Haven area because of its proximity to Tampa, Orlando, and other Central Florida cities. It's also full of freshwater lakes for fishing and boating, nature trails for hikers and bikers, and plenty of shopping, fine dining, and culture.

There are few universal truths in life and one of them is that no one enjoys paying taxes. Of course they fund our roads, local public works, emergency responders and other essential services but come tax time no one is thinking about that. You've worked hard to achieve a certain lifestyle in retirement and a big property tax bill can put a damper on enjoying the fruits of your labor.