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November 19, 2025 — The most interesting retirement concept of the last 65 years has been, hands down, the success of active adult communities. Sometimes called permanent summer camps for adults, offshoots of the concept pioneered by Sun City in 1960 offer every kind of amenity from golf to swimming…
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May 24, 2025 — Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of baby boomers are headed for a retirement in the Carolinas. There are plenty of good reasons why. In addition to a mild winter climate, both states are considered fairly tax-friendly for retirees. They offer attractive real estate prices and…
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May 7, 2025 — The 55+ housing market in Florida is slowing down, according to a new analysis by 55places.com. One indication is the growing Months of Inventory (MOI) measure, and another is a decrease in prices. Both of these figures are evidence that the Florida market…
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April 15, 2025 — Many people are tempted by the prospect of living in an active adult or 55+ community. The built in social life, the amazing amenities, maintenance free lifestyle, clubs, and being able to live with your peers can be very appealing. But how can you identify communities…
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Category: Active adult communities
March 10, 2025 — The 2021 Surfside Towers collapse near Miami killed 98 people and injured many more. The Florida legislature’s response was swift and strict. Now, as those laws go into effect, backlash from the hardships they created is leading to efforts to soften the regs. Already burdened by…
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March 5, 2025 — There are a whole lot of people longing to retire in the Western half of the US. For those folks, the appeal of the sunshine, mountains, beaches, deserts, and outdoor life is strong. So to find out what kinds of communities they are interested in out…
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February 25, 2024 — Following up on our recent article about the issues that Keep HOA Boards of Directors up at night, here is the other side – the things that HOAs do that drive home owners crazy. Homeowners often have love-hate relationships with their Homeowners Associations (HOAs), but…
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February 6, 2025 — Condo and HOA Boards face a daunting list of challenges these days. Insurance, aging infrastructure, and new government regulations are just some of the issues. But just as difficult are the many tricky situations that arise when a group of people share spaces and common property.
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anks to new Florida regulations, the volunteer boards running the thousands of HOAs and condos in the state are scrambling to keep up. As 2024 came to an end, communities like these have along list of requirements. Milestone inspection report. Existing buildings must have a milestone study by the…
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January 10, 2025 — In a sign of what is to come from Florida’s strict new condo laws, an entire condo building in Fort Lauderdale is for sale. The condo owners can’t afford the millions it will cost to repair it. Damage from saltwater to the building’s foundation is only…
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