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Dreaming of a relaxing Florida retirement? Read this first.

As a real estate agent dedicated to assisting senior citizens with relocation and often finding their ideal retirement havens, I understand the importance of finding a place that not only meets your unique needs but also fulfills your dreams of a fulfilling and vibrant retirement.

Many of our Atlanta Seniors Real Estate clients are looking south to Florida which has long been revered as a premier retirement destination, and for excellent reasons. With its year-round pleasant weather, stunning natural landscapes, and an array of recreational opportunities, Florida offers an unparalleled retirement experience. Whether you envision yourself basking in the sun on a pristine beach, exploring cultural treasures, or indulging in an active and social lifestyle, Florida has it all.

Wondering where some of the best Florida retirement communities are? Check out the Florida for Boomers webpage which highlights some of the state’s 55+ communities which may not be on your radar quite yet. The website is a great resource for people looking to relocate to senior communities in the sunshine state.

The webpage has specs on communities in Ocala, Naples, Venice, Port St. Lucie, Boynton Beach, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Ft. Myers, among others. It also has details on two of the states most well-known 55+ communities — The Villages and Margaritaville.

If you plan to make that move in the coming days, weeks or months, just reach out to us at your convenience with any questions you may have.

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Is a niche retirement community for you?

Today, seniors have more choices than ever before when it comes to retirement communities and senior living. Being a real estate agent, we’re often asked about different types of communities, what they’re like, which are most popular, what they cost and the questions continue.

A recent Kiplinger article quoted a lecturer at Georgetown University who sees niche senior communities as the “segment to watch.” It’s certainly growing fast.

There is literally something for everyone and even Disney has plans to get into the 55+ niche community game which already includes:

  • Latitude: In November 2017, when Buffett announced his first Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach, Fla., an active-living property for people “55 and better,” more than 150 fans and other lovers of the flip-flop life camped out overnight at the sales-office for first dibs on 300 properties. Today, Latitude Daytona Beach is a planned community of 7,000 people and there is a waiting list for homes under construction. There is another Latitude in the Florida panhandle, one in North Carolina, and two or three planned for Texas.  
  • Enso Village: In 2016, when the Delaware-based Kendal Corp. announced Enso Village, a life-plan community devoted to Zen tradition in Northern California’s wine country, 1,194 people put down $1,000 for a priority reservation; when the 275 units went on the market in 2020, they sold out in four months; Kendal is now developing a second Enso Village in Southern California. 
  • Nalanda Estates: Near Sarasota, Fla., Nalanda describes itself as an Active Indian Retirement community of 83 homes, and states on its website that it is sold out.  
  • The Villages: Florida’s The Villages–renown as a hotbed of conservative politics and libertine social lives–has sold some 70,000 houses.  

If you’re interested in a niche community, Kiplinger suggests you:

  • Do a self inventory
  • Consider prices
  • Create a budget
  • Go on tours
  • Learn about its management

Georgia’s list of 55+ communities is growing fast and some niche communities that are open to everyone are even offering amenities designed for active adults. Contact Atlanta Seniors Real Estate to learn more about what’s available for you. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

>>Read the full article from Kiplinger.