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Danberry at Inverness
Danberry at Inverness

Welcome To Danberry At Inverness. A Distinctively Different Retirement Community. Located in Inverness on Lake Heather — The heart of Birmingham...

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The Reserve at Lake Keowee
The Reserve at Lake Keowee

The refreshing, mountain-fed waters of Lake Keowee open wide to the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, and all the excitement of nearby Greenville...

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Shenandoah
Shenandoah

"Words alone don't do it justice," wrote one homeowner on Shenandoah's Facebook page. "Come see for yourself as residents throw up a hand to wave hello as you drive through. Ask questions of any resident you happen to meet and see how caring and responsive they are...

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Robson Ranch
Robson Ranch

Robson Ranch's most incredible home sales. Beautifully landscaped Milano model, 2030 SF, $239,000 http://robsonranchroad.com/id351.html   Augusta model, on 4th green and lake...

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Rarity Bay
Rarity Bay

Waterfront Golf Living. Homes from $299,900, Condos from $199,900 and Homesites from $70,000  Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains...

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Bayside
Bayside

Bayside is a unique master-planned waterfront golf resort community just 4-miles to Fenwick Island and the Atlantic Ocean and features a variety of signature amenities and home styles. Here...

 
 
 
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Beaufort(32269 Views)

What Beaufort is like for active adults

The Old South lives on in the quaint seaside charm of Beaufort (pronounced b'yoofurt), South Carolina. Known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands”, this popular retirement community of 11,000 was discovered by the Spanish in 1514 and chartered by the British in 1711. It lies in the Sea Islands or “Low Country” area of South Carolina, just north of Hilton Head. 304 acres of the town have been designated as a National Historic Landmark... more >>

State: SC

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Environment: College Town, Coastal or Waterfront, Small Town

Natchitoches
Natchitoches(4080 Views)

What Natchitoches is like for active adults

History lovers will find '''Natchitoches''' (NACK-uh-tush), '''Louisiana''' to be an interesting '''retirement community'''. Located on the Cane River Lake, this charming southern town of 18,500 was the picturesque setting for the movie Steele Magnolias, starring Sally Field and Shirley MacLaine. An older movie set here is The Horse Soldiers with William Holden and the Duke, John Wayne... more >>

State: LA

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Environment: Lake


Fort Pierce
Fort pierce(4863 Views)

What Fort Pierce is like for active adults

Fort Pierce, the Sunrise City, is a striving and vigorous community mid-way down the east coast of Florida. It is a popular retirement community for active adults with a population just over 40,000. The downtown, located on the riverfront of the Indian River Lagoon and a waterfront park, affords residents contemporary shopping, dining and a range of entertainment and activities. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc... more >>

State: FL

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Environment: Suburban, Coastal or Waterfront

Salisbury
Salisbury(2645 Views)

What Salisbury is like for active adults

Salisbury is an interesting town and seaport on the Wicomico River on the Delmarva Peninsula. Its population is about 28,000 in 2008.  Salisbury is known as the "crossroads of the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) peninsula. The peninsula, somewhat off the beaten path because of its geography,  is popular with retirees for its more reasonable prices and laid back atmosphere.  Salisbury University's presence makes Salisbury a nice college town as well... more >>

State: MD

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Environment: Small Town