nanakate
New Member
Hi, my name is Kate. I live in New Hampshire, which I love, from April to October, but the winters have taken their toll and I've decided to head south for the winter months and since my grandchildren live in Atlanta I would like to find a 55 + retirement community within no more than 6 or 7 hours from Atlanta and either closer to the ocean or a by lake.
I have been searching for a community that is all inclusive - that is, has a small town center with a small supermarket, restaurants and entertainment etc. and also has all the rest of the normal recreational amenities - I was hoping to find prices in the area of $150,000-$200,000 for a single family residence. Since I am now single, I would also like activities available that would encourage my leaving the TV for more social interaction with other residents.
As I re-read this, it does seem like I'm expecting a lot for what I am able to pay, but since I have no idea where to even start my search I thought maybe someone reading this site has found that elusive life somewhere in SC, NC, GA or FL And if you have, are retirement communities really as enjoyable as all the hype they claim?
Thanks K
I have been searching for a community that is all inclusive - that is, has a small town center with a small supermarket, restaurants and entertainment etc. and also has all the rest of the normal recreational amenities - I was hoping to find prices in the area of $150,000-$200,000 for a single family residence. Since I am now single, I would also like activities available that would encourage my leaving the TV for more social interaction with other residents.
As I re-read this, it does seem like I'm expecting a lot for what I am able to pay, but since I have no idea where to even start my search I thought maybe someone reading this site has found that elusive life somewhere in SC, NC, GA or FL And if you have, are retirement communities really as enjoyable as all the hype they claim?
Thanks K