Murphy and the surrounding area in extreme southwestern North Carolina is a great place for a second home or retirement, particularly if you are interested in a quiet and rural environment. This very small town (about 1600 people) is the county seat of Cherokee County. There are some restaurants and shops.   Downtown is small with tree lined streets and…...

Grove City is a suburb of Columbus with a population of 36,000 (2014 census).  There is a historic downtown section and town center but many businesses, hotels and restaurants are located on Springtown Road.  Beulah Park opened in Grove City in 1923, and was the first thoroughbred racetrack in Ohio. It saw its final day of racing in 2014.  Picture…...

New Braunfels, TX is famous with tourists and retirees for its rich German heritage, festivals, and medical access. Some say this very rapidly town of over 57,000 offers the best lifestyle for the money for senior citizens in South central Texas. People love the people, weather, excellent health care, beautiful hill country and safe living environment, and many good restaurants. …...

Millville, New Jersey, in Cumberland County, with a population of 28,400 (2010 census), was built around the Maurice River in the late 1700’s.  The town was named for the many mills and factories that sprung up due to its location on the river, among the many surrounding forests.  Another natural resource, silica sand, was abundant and led to the beginning of…...