| More and more people are starting to call North | | | | doesn't want the high cost or risk associated with it. |
| Carolina the best place to retire, particularly New | | | | Real estate in New Bern on either the Neuse or it's |
| Bern. Florida has always been a mainstream | | | | connecting river, the Trent, is very affordable. Many |
| retirement state, but with rising property taxes and | | | | moderate size homes can be bought with waterfront |
| many areas being over crowded, New Bern, North | | | | starting around $250,000. Being a buyer's market, |
| Carolina is beginning to take the lead. Many retirees | | | | now is an excellent time to invest in waterfront |
| who migrate South from the Northern part of the | | | | property. |
| United States are looking to move away from the | | | | Golfing is another exceptional benefit that New Bern, |
| intense cold weather that they've known all their life. | | | | NC has to offer. With over six golf courses and one |
| New Bern, North Carolina is the balance between the | | | | currently in the works, this city is a golfer's paradise. |
| two. With a very short, mild winter (around 50F), you | | | | Take, for example, the community of Fairfield |
| can still get a taste of home without all the hassle | | | | Harbour. It is known for its exceptional water views |
| and inconvenience. | | | | and its two, 18 hole golf courses. Just down the |
| Besides the climate, New Bern offers retirees an | | | | street you will find the neighborhood of Taberna, a |
| array of activities. Because it is located on the Neuse | | | | tastefully designed retirement community with |
| River that connects to the Atlantic Ocean, boating | | | | southern charm. Taberna boasts a stunning, 18 hole |
| opens up many activities that most towns can't offer | | | | golf course built around wide man made lakes and |
| their residents. Atlantic Beach, known for it's white, | | | | was designed by Senior Jack Nicklaus Designer, Jim |
| sandy beaches, is just a mere 35 miles from New | | | | Lipe. These are just a few of the extraordinary |
| Bern as well. This is the perfect location for the | | | | golfing communities that New Bern has to offer. |
| person who wants to live near the ocean, but | | | | |