Beaverton is a large (91,000) and prosperous suburb of Portland Oregon, which is about 7 miles to the east. Beaverton is home to Nike as well as several other large companies including Columbia Sportswear and the Linux Corporation. It is also home to Anthem College. For a fuller description see more details in our review of Portland. Photo of old…...

Toms River is the county seat and largest town in Ocean County, New Jersey (also includes Dover, both are part of Toms River Township).  The 2010 population was about 90,000.  Residents of nearby towns like Brick, Manahawkin, and Lakewood tend to come here for shopping or doctor's appointments.  It has a busy downtown thanks to many government buildings, yet it…...

Relocating retirees from outside often discount Utah because of heavy Mormon influence. Logan, 90 miles north of Salt Lake City and 20 miles south of Idaho,  is an exception, drawing retirees and other new residents from elsewhere because of its religious diversity and tolerance. It has low unemployment rates and is known as one of the America’s safest cities (crime…...

Williamsburg, Virginia is a great place to retire as is evidenced by its selection by Money Magazine as #5 on its list of “Best Places to Live”. Colonial Williamsburg is actually a living representation/restoration of the 18th century colonial capital. If you are a history buff and you love antiques, this is the place for you. Shops and cafes in…...