Beach Homes

redefining retirement real estate

Retirement by the water is a dream that millions of baby boomers are capable of realizing. Because many choose to “downsize” from their family home they have redefined retirement real estate with their purchases of smaller homes, condos, apartments and for the lucky ones, beach-front cottages.

When Active Adult Communities Go Bad

With prices in some very interesting active adult communities sliced in half from just 2 years ago, it is tempting to buy a retirement home. But as many thoughtful people have pointed out, those bargain prices could have some high costs associated with them.  This article will attempt to point out...

Beautiful Home on Amelia Island Plantation 20 Beach Walker Road $1,350,000 Beautifully sited on two golf course lots and surrounded by oaks and lush landscaping, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, 5,006 sq. ft Amelia Island Plantation home offers a superb location, being a short walk to the beach, and...

Just what is a 55 plus active 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 fit that category in the U.S. - nearly 1 in 4 people. Arguably the term “55 plus active adult” includes just about [...]