Plano, Texas, is a city of about 285,000 residents (2020 census) has a diverse population, and is located approximately twenty miles north of downtown Dallas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The city is a hub for many corporate headquarters and most visitors to Plano are there for business. For its size, Plano has been recognized as one of…...

Playa Blanca is a popular beachfront resort in the country of Panama. One major resort, the Decameron is here with a hotel and golf course. There is at least one active adult community here (see listing at right)....

Cupertino is a very affluent community located west of San Jose in the Silicon Valley. The average household income is about $184,000. De Anza College is located in Cupertino, as is the headquarters of Apple Computer.  The city has bike lanes and a very expensive bicycle bridge. It also has ambitious plans to become a more pedestrian oriented city....

Ruidoso is a mountain resort in New Mexico.  Located in south-central New Mexico, its population is just under 8,000. ENMU Ruidoso Campus is a two-year community college here.  Major development projects in Ruidoso include large housing subdivisions, condos, and retail establishments There is good skiing nearby at Ski Apache. Ruidoso Downs is a suburb and home to Ruidoso Downs (flat)…...