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Just what is a 55 plus adult, and why should i care? The first part of the definition is easy - there are a lot of people who are 55 years of age or older. By the year 2010 there will be 74 million people who... More
Asheville and TR featured on CBS News "Best Places to Retire" show. Just about everybody loves Asheville - it’s the #1 Best Place to Retire at Topretirements. But after watching today’s TV segment on CBS News....more
 
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The Village of San Buenas
The Village of San Buenas

Costa Rica real estate starting at $19,900. Financing available. $250/mo * 5 minutes to 80,000 sq ft hospital * Next door to golf course * 10 minutes to beach * 20 minutes to regional airport This is a beautiful, affordable development with Costa Rica real estate options for all budgets...

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Holly Lake Ranch
Holly Lake Ranch

Holly Lake Ranch - Come spend a weekend or a lifetime. Holly Lake Ranch is a gated community on 4,300 heavily wooded acres in Wood County...

 
 
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Boise city(2397 Views)

What Boise City is like for active adults

Boise City, Idaho is a great retirement community for active adults over 50. This mid-sized city has won awards including “One of the Hottest Tech Cities” – Newsweek, and “Best Town to Live and Ride” - Bike Magazine. Named by early fur trappers because of the woods along the Boise River, this city along the Oregon Trail was originally a support base for mining operations in the nearby mountains... more >>

State: ID

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Environment: Urban, Suburban, College Town, Mountains


Honey brook(335 Views)

What Honey Brook is like for active adults

Honey Brook is a prosperous small town and suburb in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is about 17 miles from Reading and 54 from Philadelphia. Average income is higher than Pennsylvania average and average age lower. Home prices tend to be in the mid $200's - there are active adult communities in the area (see link at right)... more >>

State: PA

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Environment: Small Town

Palm Springs
Palm springs(5920 Views)

What Palm Springs is like for active adults

Located in the picture postcard Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, California has long been one of the most famous retirement communities. It draws active adults from all over the world with its beautiful landscape, rich culture, fine restaurants, diverse communities, and outstanding attractions. Incorporated in 1938, this popular oasis has long been a haven for Los Angelites... more >>

State: CA

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Environment: Suburban, Mountains, Desert


Tyler(714 Views)

What Tyler is like for active adults

Tyler is one of the certified retirement communities in Texas, a program that insures a welcoming infrastructure for retirees. The population was over 96,000 in July, 2007 - and growing at over 12% a year.Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores... more >>

State: TX

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Environment: Small Town