Franklin is a highly rated place to retire located in the center of Tennessee. The town is surprisingly affluent, one of the richest towns in the state. The New York TImes called it a "...southern gem hiding in the shadow of Nashville". There is a 16 block historic district, cute stores and independent businesses, brick sidewalks, and nicely landscaped sidewalks.…...

Morgantown, West Virginia is a unique and understated community for retirement. Home to the West Virginia University, its 28,000 students are a major influence on the community. Cost of living is low and recreational activities in the nearby mountains, the Monongahela River, and Cheat Lake are extraordinary. There is a nice downtown and an emerging high tech business center. Median…...

Meridian is a town 10 miles west of Boise, Idaho.  The 2019 population was 114,161.  Meridian is the state's fastest-growing city, the population has exploded and had a 226.9% increase since 2000.  It is close to Idaho's mountains with outstanding recreational opportunities. It offers a diversified economic base since many major high tech companies are located in this area.  Picture of…...

Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, Canada, and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Americas.  This exciting city is located on Canada's west coast. The setting of high rise buildings rising from the harbor  creates a striking environment.  Vancouver is home to 2 major universities: the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.  It has…...