The Five Best Places to Retire in Florida

You’re contemplating retirement. You know you need to plan for it. Florida provides the perfect location with a superb climate, recreational offerings, retirement-friendly communities and world-class attractions and cultural outlets. So, where are the best places to retire in the Sunshine State? In no particular order… Daytona Beach Not only …

Amelia National’s Tom Fazio Course: Why It’s Better

Want to enjoy membership play on a Tom Fazio-designed golf course? Follow the geese and fly south. Unless, of course, you’d like to pay the eye-popping initiation fees required by some Fazio courses in the northeast. That’ll cost you $200,000 at some New York and Maryland courses, or $210,000 at …

Top 5 Reasons Florida Rocks for Retirement

The retirement stage is being set for many folks within the United States. Baby Boomers — people age 65 and over — are nearing the finish line of their work lives, or trimming back to part-time or telecommuting roles By 2012, there were 47 million Americans age 65 and older, …

Three Reasons to Move {Your Money} to Florida

As if you need further impetus to move to the Sunshine State, there are purely practical financial reasons to shift your residence south. Along with the mild winters and beaches, you’ll also find a favorable tax climate. This is a big deal if you’re moving from a state that mandates …

If Tennis is your “Racquet” Florida is your Place

Whether on lighted courts at night, or under that famous Florida sunshine, the state’s mild climate is perfect for year-round tennis play. Florida’s natural beauty fosters an active lifestyle, and an environment that showcases outdoor sports and sporting events. ICI Homes communities incorporate many of these favorites amenities. Expect parks, playgrounds, …

What Multi-Generational Families Seek in a New Home

Today’s trend toward multi-generational living is fueled partly by the tide of Baby Boomers — people age 65 and over — headed toward retirement. By 2012, there were 47 million Americans age 65 and older, per the United States Census Bureau. That’s a lot of people who typically have one foot …

The Booming Baby Boomers

They’re not a television sitcom or a throwback band, but the Baby Boomers are dominating demographic trends like no United States population group before them. According to the United States Census Bureau, by 2012 there were 47 million Americans age 65 and older. That’s a large segment of the population …

Turning a Second Home into Retirement Headquarters

Second homes have long been an escape for people who know their favorite getaway location. A turn-key vacation spot outfitted with personal amenities means no check-in or check-out hassle. Extending a holiday, or deciding spur-of-the-moment to take one, is hassle-free. Second homes are turning into retirement headquarters for many. Why …

The Evolving American Dream: Comfortable Retirement Living in Central Florida

The white picket fence – a place to call home; this was the American Dream of the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1945). Their dream was to own a small plot to raise their children and create stability from the volatility of their parents who crossed oceans to come to America. Time …

5 Reasons Why Retirement is Better in Florida

Florida is far from being a secret retirement spot, from its pristine beaches and beautiful climate to its wide offering of excellent healthcare options, there are plenty of attractive benefits retirees can enjoy in the Sunshine State.

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