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Seems like the winter holidays just finished, and we are already through Memorial Day, into the summer and watching fireworks! This phenomenon of time passing more quickly as we age is based on the principal that the longer we live, each day becomes an even smaller percentage of our total lifetime. That’s how we move quickly to retirement and the ... Read More »

Some people might not think spring applies to the sunshine state—yet, in actuality, it does. Contrary to popular belief, Florida does not experience a perpetual summer, and depending on where you are in the state, it does occasionally see the mercury dip down into cold, though snow is a rarity anywhere in this land of coastline. Across the state, locals ... Read More »

“Forget stocks. Don’t bet on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset class in America is housing,” said a March 28th CNNMoney.com article. This newfound housing demand is partly fueled by the 8,000 people retiring daily, a number that will increase to 15,000 by 2015. Experts’ confirmation that the housing has market bottomed is comforting. ... Read More »

Time flies when you’re having fun. Does this cliché imply that it drags when you are not enjoying life? If this is true, start having fun. I did not have fun traveling through the snowy Northeast and Midwest this January through March, speaking at seven of our nine Live South Real Estate Shows (although, it was great meeting so many ... Read More »

For decades, retirees have moved south for a lower cost of living and warmer winter weather. As many people about to retire brace for winter, they also brace for higher property taxes. The question is-“Can I afford to stay here in retirement?” It’s not just about better weather anymore. The Newark, NJ, Star Ledger said that the so-called ‘millionaire’s tax’ ... Read More »

Institutes for learning during retirement that are located on college and university campuses are a key ingredient for many retirees who want to remain active and engaged in the absence of a work routine or family duties. The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR) Executive Director Dr. Catherine Frank said, “The essential benefit of organizations like ours is to ... Read More »

Editor’s Note by Dave Robertson What do U.S. retirees want in a new home? In September, the Met Life Institute and the National Association of Home Builders surveyed 1,522 families nationwide, over age 55. While 62% plan to age in place and not move, 26% are undecided about adding a home or moving, and 12% (where Live South and Ideal ... Read More »

Several months ago, financial guru Warren Buffet was asked how to determine when the real estate market hits bottom. He suggested looking back after a year has passed, and added that he was buying now. Read More »