The Villages, located 20 miles south of Ocala, is one of the world's largest active communities, as well as one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S. It had almost 149,000 residents in 2020, and continues to grow. The Villages is proud to be family owned and operated, and benefits from intensive involvement from its residents. There are 3…...

Matthews is a fast growing town on the border of South Carolina in the central portion of the state.  In 2012, the population was about 29,000 - up dramatically from the 2000 census.  It is close to Charlotte so some people commute from here, although there is a considerable amount of industry.  Hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, recreational facilities and a…...

As a retirement community, Deerfield Beach represents an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community. Named after the plentiful local deer that roamed through this area, it is a large community of over 86,000 residents (2020 census). It is located just to the north of Fort Lauderdale and immediately below affluent Boca Raton. This…...

Southern Pines is a charming and beautiful town in North Carolina, just east of Pinehurst in the south central portion of the state.  The population is just over 15,500 (2020). What makes it so attractive is a bit ironic, since a major railroad line runs down the center of town. But the tracks are landscaped in a wide buffer, and…...