Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"Buy land. They ain't making any more of the stuff." ~Will Rogers
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August 25, 2022
Note: Homes sell fast these days, but all properties below were available on the date they were published here. We are not compensated by any real estate person or entity for showcasing these properties.
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Town Snapshot:
Nearly surrounded by three mountain ranges and once just a dusty cow town, pretty Bozeman is home to Montana State University and is a gateway to stunning Yellowstone National Park.
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Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Panama City Beach, Florida Beachside Home for Sale for $219,900
On Florida's Panhandle, balmy Panama City Beach is the locale of this colorful little beachside home for sale. It has a boardwalk to the soft white sand, which is about 50 feet away.
Short Review:
Facing Lemon Bay on the southwestern Florida coast, mellow Englewood has an old fashioned Florida vibe, nearby beautiful oceanfront beaches, a cute downtown, excellent fishing and more.
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Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Centre, Alabama Lakefront Home for Sale for $111,000
On the banks of 33,000-acre Weiss Lake in northeastern Alabama, Centre is the site of this blue lakeside home for sale. It has large windows and French doors that nearly open onto the large wooden deck. The sweeping water views are beautiful.
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 Snippet and Home for Sale:
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Home for Sale for $184,000
In northeastern Florida's bustling Daytona Beach, this compact oceanfront home is in a building directly on the beach and boasts amazing views of blue water, sparkling sand and endless sky.
Short Review:
Charming Lewisburg is tucked deep in the scenic Allegheny Mountains and boasts an artsy vibe, tree-lined lanes, a touristy historic downtown and abundant outdoor recreation.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Corpus Christi, Texas Seaside Home for Sale for $158,000
Corpus Christi is a mellow city along the Gulf of Mexico and is the site of this cozy seaside home for sale. It has a modern feel and wide, pretty views of the water and coastline. The beach is about 30 feet away.
In Depth Review:
Tucked in North Georgia's Appalachian Mountain foothills outside of Atlanta, Dahlonega was the site of the first gold rush and boasts a scenic setting, a cute, touristy downtown and plenty of fun festivals.
In Depth 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. Neighbors are friendly. And the scenery is gorgeous.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Bogue Sound Waterside Home for Sale for $155,000
On North Carolina's southern Outer Banks, little Atlantic Beach sits between Bogue Sound and the sea. It is the site of this snug, colorful Sound waterside part-time home with a long pier to the boat dock and dramatic views of water and marsh.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Carrabelle, Florida Riverfront Home for Sale for $269,000
Sleepy Carrabelle sits on the eastern Florida Panhandle and is the locale of this lovely riverfront home for sale. It features a beautiful kitchen and a screened-in waterfront porch with soothing water views.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Aventura, Florida Waterside Home for Sale for $272,900
Beautiful Aventura sits along the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern Florida, just a couple of miles from gorgeous oceanfront beaches, and it is the setting for this sunny, roomy home with dazzling views of water, boats, marinas and the Aventura skyline.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Oceanside Home for Sale for $175,000
Boisterous Myrtle Beach is on South Carolina's Grand Strand and is the locale of this snug oceanside home for sale. It directly faces the ocean and is about 50 feet from the beach. The views of sparkling water and blue sky are gorgeous.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Beautiful Diamond Bar is a well-to-do city nestled amid hills outside of Los Angeles in Southern California. Beaches, deserts and mountains are all less than an hour away.
Attractive Diamond Bar, California Home for Sale for $315,000
This attractive home is in a nice community and is reasonably priced (for California).
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Popular with tourists, Northlake sits on the shores of 56,000-acre Larke Harwell in northern South Carolina and has well-tended, leafy neighborhoods and a reasonable cost of living.
Northlake, South Carolina Lakefront Home for Sale for $405,000
This large home is in a tall, gated building along sprawling Lake Hartwell and has beautiful water views.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Nestled in north central Florida, mellow, semi-rural Tavares bills itself as "America's Seaplane City" and borders four large lakes.
Tavares, Florida Lakefront Home for Sale for $425,000
This spacious suburban lakefront home has tall ceilings, arched doorways and a private boardwalk and boat dock at the edge of the backyard.
In Depth Review and Home for Sale:
Nestled along Mobile Bay in southwestern Alabama, friendly Fairhope is a picturesque place with waterfront charm and a gentle spirit.
Fairhope, Alabama Bayside Home for Sale for $389,000
This beautiful home is in a bayside community with a nice dock on the water and a swimming pool on the dock.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Once a taro farming village and a sugar plantation town, today rural Laupahoehoe is home to a research tropical forest and has jaw-dropping views of incredibly blue water.
Laupahoehoe, Hawaii Artsy Home for Sale for $610,000
This artsy home boasts a rainbow of colors, a kitchen balcony and a private outdoor shower.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
A popular resort town, Lake Lure is nestled around sparkling Lake Lure in western North Carolina's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and has been a favorite retirement spot for years.
Lake Lure, North Carolina Secluded Home for Sale for $300,000
Tucked in the forest, this woodsy secluded single family home is being sold separately or in tandem with its neighbor, a nice vacation rental property.
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.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
On Florida's Emerald Coast, Fort Walton Beach is a fishing and beach resort town famous for its relaxed ambiance and powdery, white sand beaches.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida Waterside Home for Sale for $199,900
This attractive home is in a community overlooking Santa Rosa Sound and has a balcony, a nice waterside swimming pool and a pier with boat slips.
Town Snapshot:
On a peninsula on popular 13,400-acre Lake Wylie in northern South Carolina, Tega Cay is a safe, peaceful place with beaches, boats, golf and wooded neighborhoods.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Fort Myers, Florida Riverfront Home for Sale for $239,000
Popular Fort Myers sits along the wide Caloosahatchee River on Florida's southwestern coast and is the setting for this lovely waterfront home with a boat dock and large windows overlooking the river.
Where Are All the Inexpensive U.S. Beach Towns That Don't Have Hurricanes?
Not all U.S. beach towns experience hurricanes or tropical storms, but inexpensive U.S. beach towns are hard to find. Some are somewhat reasonably priced with prices below the national average, but few are cheap - most have costs above the national average. So a cheap beach town with no hurricanes exists primarily in the imagination.
Choosing a Great Place to Retire
When looking for great places to retire, we consider a number of factors, including cost of living, medical facilities, climate, transportation, crime rates, cultural amenities, education levels, shopping venues, infrastructure, recreational opportunities, housing options, the poverty rate and more. We weigh all of the evidence to decide if a town has enough going for it to make it a top place to retire. We are not affiliated with any of the places that we review.
What is the Difference Between Average Home Price and Median Home Price?
When searching for a place to retire, housing costs are a top concern. So what is the difference between the average home price and the median home price? The average home price is determined by adding together all the prices of homes sold during a specific timeframe and then dividing that amount by the number of homes sold. On the other hand, the median home price is the middle sales price of all the homes sold. In other words, a median price means that half of the homes sold at a price below the median and half sold at a price above the median.
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