| Personally, I can't wait to retire to Florida. Why should | | | | buy, usually at a discounted rate for Florida residents, |
| you consider Florida for your retirement? Firstly, | | | | so if you did decide to make Orlando your home you |
| Florida has beautiful weather, pristine beaches, | | | | could go to the Disney parks every day of the year! |
| friendly people, every kind of restaurant and store | | | | Your biggest problem just may be deciding where to |
| you can think of, amazing history, lots of activities, | | | | live as all areas of Florida are filled with fun, sunshine |
| lots of day trips nearby, generous state incentives | | | | and good friends. |
| and an active and vibrant senior community. | | | | The economy is in the tanker right now, which can |
| You won't be alone in your choice to decide to retire | | | | be a boon for those looking into retiring in Florida. |
| in Florida. The state's population grows by an amazing | | | | Housing prices have gone way down making Florida a |
| 873 people per day! That's a potential 873 new | | | | great buy right now! There's never been a better |
| friends each and every day, making sure your social | | | | time to buy. Some houses are 20%, 25% and even |
| life will be most active. | | | | one half of what they were selling for just a few |
| Before making the decision to retire to Florida it is | | | | short years ago. But one thing is for sure, they don't |
| essential you do your homework first to decide | | | | make land anymore and prices will surely go up. |
| where you would like to live in the state. The Florida | | | | Buying a property not only ensures you have a great |
| Chamber of Commerce will be more than happy to | | | | place to retire but makes for a good sound |
| assist you with any questions, and of course the | | | | investment! |
| internet and even local libraries might carry Florida | | | | Now back to the weather...Florida has a semi-tropical |
| newspapers. These can all be a big help. My personal | | | | climate. Temperate in the north, subtropical in the |
| opinion though is to experience Florida first hand. If | | | | south. If being too hot is not appealing to you |
| you can afford the time (remember retirement is a | | | | consider Daytona Beach, Jacksonville or one of the |
| long time investment to make) then I suggest taking | | | | many towns you will find in northern Florida. St. |
| a month off, renting a car and explore all areas of | | | | Augustine is historic, quirky, fun, active and a real |
| Florida before you commit to one particular area. You | | | | bargain at the moment. |
| may have your heart set on the Naples or Palm | | | | If you are looking into buying in a Florida retirement |
| Beach area but may change your mind after visiting | | | | community, and want to find areas where there are |
| the beautiful Florida Keys. Orlando may not have the | | | | higher percentages of people ages 65 and older then |
| beaches, but the fabulous Walt Disney World Resort, | | | | you might want to look into these senior-friendly |
| Universal Studios and Sea World will make sure there | | | | counties. Charlotte has a 35% ratio of seniors ages |
| is always something to do. Remember most if not all | | | | 65 and above, Highlands 33%, Citrus 32% and |
| of the theme parks have an annual pass you can | | | | Sarasota 31%. |