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This week one of your fellow Florida for Boomers readers bought a house to be built at Del Webb Sunbridge, a 55+ community located in St. Cloud. That’s in Central Florida, just minutes from Lake Nona and Orlando. Del Webb Sunbridge recently broke ground on their clubhouse, and to coincide with […]

GL Homes is one of the most successful homebuilders in all of Florida. While they build a variety of communities, the focus of this list is their Valencia branded communities for those 55 or better. One of the hardest things about retiring and moving to Florida is trying to pick the right place for […]

One of the new models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Sandpiper. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom, Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With […]

The Nevis model is an attached villa, part of the Caribbean Collection of floorplans at Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach. I’ve professed my love for attached villas several times here before so I won’t go too far into why I like them so much, but I’ll just say that if you want low […]

While a lot of the communities we talk about on this site are age-restricted 55+ communities, we also talk about a lot of communities that are not age-restricted. Some people call these “all ages communities” or “multigenerational communities” but no matter what you call them, the idea is […]

Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Catalina is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with the addition of an awesome Den/Office space. Other features include a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. It has 1,696 sq. ft.of living area, and just over […]

The Floridian Club of Sarasota is the destination for Sarasota luxury Villa living, located just 6 miles to pristine gulf coast beaches. This modern, single-level Villa home community is for lease only and features nine unique floor plans between $1690-$1920 per month, with spacious, open layouts, […]

Before you ask who put landscaping in front of a perfectly fine garage door, let me assure you that this is extremely common when homes are being used as models. You’ll see it just about everywhere. Most communities want potential buyers to park at the Sales Center, not at the individual models, […]

The Juliana is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. It also has a flex room, great room, a covered lanai, and more. Let’s go inside and take a look: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 1,746 sq. ft. of [… […]

A few weeks back I shared a video about how houses are built here in Florida and how it is likely a little different from how houses are built wherever you live currently. You should also know that how different builders and communities handle the new home construction process will vary throughout […]

Every popular retirement destination in Arizona offers some combination of stunning views, fantastic weather, a touch of history, and plenty of amenities, but each destination offers a slightly different twist on those core components. Some locations are more focused on outdoor living and authentic […]

Just north of Charlotte and close to Lake Norman, Trilogy® Lake Norman is the perfect place for boomers looking for a secluded retirement destination, but still wishing to be within striking distance of the dining, shopping, and entertainment options the Queen City has to offer. But after […]

Located just a few miles from Charlotte and renowned Lake Norman, Trilogy® Lake Norman is so close to so much, yet feels like a secluded getaway destination. Check out all of the fun to be had at Trilogy Lake Norman in this great lifestyle video: Located just a few miles from Charlotte and […]

Located in south-central North Carolina, Charlotte is a sprawling city of unique neighborhoods that is absolutely packed full of fun and exciting things to see and do. Whether you are looking for arts and culture, outdoor activities, professional sports, or just a great meal, the Queen City has got […]

I came across this video on youtube of a custom estate home located in one of our featured communities, The Coves Mountain River Club, and the place was so impressive I just had to share here. The Coves Mountain River Club is a spectacular master-planned and gated community. Vacationing families […]

Located just under two hours southeast of Phoenix, Tucson is the ultimate destination for boomers that are looking for a little more room to roam. And between the old west heritage and the modern day spas and golf courses, there is so much to love about Tucson. The city is also known for legendary […]

Because it is located so close to Phoenix, the city of Mesa often gets overlooked by baby boomers who are exploring places to retire in Arizona. However, anyone who spends a couple of days in Mesa will quickly find out that the community has a vibe that is entirely its own. If you are interested […]

Located near the North Carolina/Virginia border, Mount Airy is one of the most unique destinations in all of the Carolinas because it is better known by another name: Mayberry. This small community in North Carolina wine country was the original home of TV star Andy Griffith, and it is believed to […]

With beautiful beaches, fabulous golf courses, and a rich sense of history, Charleston offers up something to appeal to just about everyone. Actually, there are so many exciting things to do here that planning a quick trip to the area can actually be quite overwhelming. If you have to squeeze as […]

Because it is the capital of South Carolina, and also the state’s second largest city, Columbia is not necessarily off the beaten path. However, it is also not one of the first locations that come to mind for many boomers exploring retirement destinations in the Carolinas. But many local […]