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Where do you want to live when you retire?
It is reported about 10,000 baby boomers retire daily.
Some of them want stay home where they are.
Some want to move to other place to enjoy their retirement.
Do you want retire and stay where you are?
Or do you want move to a community where you can make friends and share commen interests?
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I lived in Portland for 25 years and loved it. I've been away 7 years and wow it has gotten expensive. I want to be downtown where everything is at my fingertips and transport is so accessible. I am concerned about the cost though. I am wondering how to look for people with great places but who are getting priced out. If we shared it could be a win win. Any ideas?
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@Rex1948 wrote:I lived in Portland for 25 years and loved it. I've been away 7 years and wow it has gotten expensive. I want to be downtown where everything is at my fingertips and transport is so accessible. I am concerned about the cost though. I am wondering how to look for people with great places but who are getting priced out. If we shared it could be a win win. Any ideas?
This is an issue for everyone wanting to live a very desirable area. You might try looking for condo rentals. You might have to go to each building that you are interested in and see what is available for sharing but in my ara, that is a common arrangement for college attendees. Apartment sharing is also common, check the online ads or check with the rental office. Take care though because with sharing, there is no guarantee that the other person and you will be compatible and you also have to be careful when you draw up the financial sharing plans. You don't want to be left holding the bag if someone decides to leave unexpectedly.
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I'm retired so we have been thinking of where to retire and concluded that we should stay put where we have are or move near where our children are.
As we get older and frail, family support is most important and if your children lives far away, it is hard on them and for yourselve.
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If you are not going to continue living in your present home after retirement (not recommended if you chose your home rationally), move to Boise, ID. Great climate with seasonal changes, relatively small community where people are friendly and helpful, and cheap (but getting more expensive with time).
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@SpaceBlue wrote:If you are not going to continue living in your present home after retirement (not recommended if you chose your home rationally), move to Boise, ID. Great climate with seasonal changes, relatively small community where people are friendly and helpful, and cheap (but getting more expensive with time).
@SpaceBlue wrote:If you are not going to continue living in your present home after retirement (not recommended if you chose your home rationally), move to Boise, ID. Great climate with seasonal changes, relatively small community where people are friendly and helpful, and cheap (but getting more expensive with time).
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My husband recently retired, we moved back to Maine to be close to our children, things are not going as planned and as crazy as it sounds we now wish we had stayed in Indiana. Love being near the kids and grand kids but Maine is a very expensive state to live in. Have considered Myrtle Beach but can't make up our minds.
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As for MB, I have family that lived there for 20 years, and recently retired back to Maine. They came to hate Myrtle Beach due to the excessive crowds and noise. That doesn't mean you will hate it, but it is certainly something to think about.
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I lived in Phoenix AZ in my school years and early working career years. Had to move to neighboring New Mexico for my career in my mid 20's. Always thought I would return. Well, over time the Phoenix area has become a huge overcrowded mess of a place! Lot's of crime, high taxes, high cost of living, etc. New Mexico, not much better, live near Albuquerque now and although I like our community alright the crime rate has increased over 250% in the past 10 years. Drug use, theft, murder, all of it is out of control. Lots of gangs from South America (think MS 13, yes they are here folks!). So I am looking to get out!
We have family in the Branson MO area, we have visited there many times and love it! Sure, the weather can be a pain but same goes for the southwest. I watch the weather between the both and quite frankly they aren't that different tempurature wise most of the time! Big difference is dry in the southwest, humid in the midwest! I think it is a good enough trade for somewhere that I probably will not need an electified fence around my porperty to keep out the vermin!
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Donna, have you looked into the Grove or Miami area? It's just a bit East of Tulsa County, but it's a beautiful area and Grand Lake is stunning. Housing in Grove is pretty high for Oklahoma, but you would probably think it's very reasonable. Also, there are a few small towns right in that area that would have very reasonable housing.
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I'm so happy I caught this discussion! I am planning to move off Long Island next June and actively investigating where to live as I would like to stay near water but not in such an expensive location. As I work remote I have great flexibility. I know what I don't want -- any heavy rain area or cold lol. So any insight, suggestions, resources you can share I'd greatly appreciate.
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May I suggest that you check out Rosarito Beach and Ensenada in Baja California, Mexico and all the beautiful homes, villas, and condominiums there-- many built to USA standards. Two such gated communities are La Jolla Real and La Jolla Excellence-- both ocean front. Mexico is a perfect location for those who want ocean, good weather, great food, friendly people (many of whom speak English). Mexico offers me diverse locales and climates, friendly supportive community, and a driving proximity to the USA in under 2 hours for shopping or medical care.
In doing my research, I found that over one million USA and Canadians retire here. To find out your best choice, may I also suggest that you read online publications from Live and Invest Overseas and International Living-- two organizations that I ustilized to make my decision. Live and Invest Overseas chose Mexico (in year 2017/2018) as their top international retirement pick. They even put out a publication about their choice. I have lived here for three years and still enjoy my daily life!
I love living and owning here in Baja! A 30 minute drive takes me to the USA when I want. My neighbors are interesting and caring people! The activities are numerous and if one wants to fly, it is easy from Tijuana International or San Diego International to anywhere globally. Even Alaska Airlines has entered this part of the North American flight market.
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