Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"The lack of money is the root of all evil." ~Mark Twain
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June 24, 2024
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Town Snapshot:
On the Northern Shores of the breathtaking Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington, Port Angeles is a gateway to Olympic National Park and has a slightly touristy downtown, a symphony, excellent wineries and more.
Community Review:
Ocean View, Port Angeles, Washington
Perched on a piece of land at the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Ocean View is a cozy park model/tiny home community in which every residence boasts magnificent, unobstructed water views.
Long Review:
Touristy, quirky and artsy, Manitou Springs is a Victorian mountain village nestled in a forested box canyon at the foot of majestic Pikes Peak. Homes are eclectic. Restaurants are fun and plentiful. And the scenery is gorgeous.
Hotel Review:
The Cliff House, Manitou Springs, Colorado
A 54-room Victorian masterpiece restored to its orginal splendor, The Cliff House is Manitou's most distinctive hotel and close to fun attractions and eateries.
Short Review:
On Florida's southwestern coast, beautiful Naples is known for its "beachy" resort vibe, lovely homes, high-end shopping venues, golf courses and sugar white beaches.
Community Review:
This gated golf and tennis community in Naples features stylish single family homes, coach homes and condominiums, along with a 27,000-square foot clubhouse, a spa, lakes, walking trails and more.
Short Review:
Tucked amid rolling hills and close to two large lakes, Lake Norfork and Bull Shoals Lake, Mountain Home boasts outstanding water recreation and a slower pace.
Real Estate Overview:
Mountain Home's real estate prices have increased 2% from a year ago, but its home costs are still well below the national median.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Freeport, Texas Beautiful Surfside Home for Sale for $298,000
South of Houston on the Texas Gulf Coast, this beautiful, airy surfside home features a wraparound deck that nearly juts out over the sea and abundant large windows with sweeping water views.
Town Snapshot:
Kure Beach is on the southern end of the barrier island Pleasure Island and is a relaxed place with oceanfront homes, a nice boardwalk and miles of clean white beaches.
Long Review:
In pretty southeastern Washington, welcoming Walla Walla is known for its quaint downtown, wine culture and gentle ambiance.
Town Snapshot:
Quiet Apollo Beach is not far from Tampa on Florida's Gulf Coast and has safe, canal-laced neighborhoods, waterfront seafood restaurants, an art festival and more.
Town Snapshot:
Home to Oregon State University, Corvallis sits in a pretty valley surrounded by forests and hills and boasts a vibrant atmosphere with a "granola" vibe.
Short Review:
Tucked along 33,000-acre Weiss Lake in the woods of northeastern Alabama, Centre boasts outstanding water recreation and reasonable prices.
Long Review:
This cute mountain town is tucked along the shores of sparkling Dillon Reservoir high in the Rocky Mountains and has a downtown full of fun shops, galleries, restaurants and more. Outdoor recreation is outstanding.
Town Snapshot:
A quiet town on the southeastern Florida coast, Hobe Sound boasts a cute downtown and a secret beach with nearly empty sand.
Long Review:
Set amid mystical red rock formations in central Arizona, seductive Sedona is known as a spiritual vortex and beckons with its unusual light, dozens of rejuvenating spas, beautiful homes and more.
Short Review:
Colonial Beach is a safe but slightly faded waterfront town with relatively reasonable living costs and Virginia's second longest beachfront.
Town Snapshot:
On Maine's scenic mid-coast, down-to-earth Brunswick is dotted with classic architecture and is home to a small liberal arts college, a nice downtown, leafy neighborhoods and a little beach.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Jackson, Georgia Comfy Lakeside Home for Sale for $274,900
Jackson is about 40 miles south of Atlanta and is the locale of this comfy lakeside home with a front deck, a pier, a floating boat dock and lovely water views.
Town Snapshot:
The charming, rustic village of Salado started out as a college town but today is a trendy artists' colony and thrives as a weekend getaway destination.
Town Snapshot:
With marshes and inlets on one side and the sparkling oceanside sands of Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island not far away, Yulee is a collection of relatively new suburbs with a country flavor.
Long Review:
Picturesque Coeur d'Alene sits along Lake Coeur d'Alene in beautiful northern Idaho and has a trendy vibe, outstanding outdoor recreation, a symphony, a ballet, a one-of-a-kind-golf course and more.
Town Snapshot:
Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills of scenic western North Carolina, Columbus is a nice little town in a growing wine and equestrian region.
Town Snapshot:
Rustic and charming with a cute downtown, Yachats is in a breathtaking setting along the central Oregon coast, surrounded by mountains and the sea.
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