Excerpt from: Real Living Expert Advice
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| June 17, 2008 | | Your perfect vacation spot may also be ideal for retirement | Regardless of whether you’re sending your first high school grad off to college, or you’ve been without kids for a while, take a moment to consider your future as an empty-nester. According to Inman News, around 10 percent of past retirees have chosen to relocate. Before you decide to turn your college bound, young adult’s room into that home exercise area you’ve always wanted, contemplate what you’re really looking for in a home now that your kids have left the nest.
Studies show that when looking for a retirement home, baby boomers are highly influenced by amenities and location. Swanky urban condos support a boomer’s active lifestyle. If a hip, urban feel is what you’re going for, consider relocating downtown. On the flip side, are you looking for a community? Is it important for you to be within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, the library and drug store? These are important questions to take into consideration when purchasing a retirement home. Inventory your interests, activities and annoyances.
Take a moment to rediscover your interests and create a plan for your future living situation. You have the potential to create a perfect, permanent vacation to accommodate your personal lifestyle.
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