Downside of over 55 communities
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CRF resales and communities
Comments (4)Regarding your request for info on CRF Resales in Florida: Yes! There are 20 fabulous CRF resale retirement communities in central Florida. Perhaps the reason you have seen the CRF Resale name come up so often on the search engines is because they have been successfully owning and operating so many retirement communities for so long. They have been catering to retirees for OVER 30 YEARS and practice makes perfect! You can find out all about the communities, amenities, prices, even photos of all the homes for sale at www.CRFresales.com And, on a more personal note, my husband and I spent 47 years in the Chicago land area and decided to move to Florida to escape the harsh winters. We looked at dozens of communities during our Florida home search and during our search and CRF Communities were among the many we visited. We were impressed by the care they take in their communities, the landscaping, the activities, the amenities and the great sales managers. The home prices were excellent and the lot rents were reasonable -- considering how much nicer the communities were than the others we visited. We purchased a home in a CRF community and everything went very smoothly at the closing. We purchased through the community sales manager which really helped to streamline the entire process. We did our homework first on the internet and narrowed down locations first and then came down for about a week and stayed in several hotels, checking out all the 55+ communities. It was a lot of footwork but well worth it. We've been here in Florida now for nearly three years and just love the lifestyle! In fact, I was so impressed with the company that I applied for a job! I love working for a company that helps seniors to experience the dream Florida retirement lifestyle without spending a fortune. They have homes in just about every price range from $6,000.00 to $160,000.00 and if you want to stay active during your retirement, there is so much to do! I could go on and on but you get the idea. Just check out the website at www.CRFresales.com and then when you arrive in Florida be sure to tour the CRF communities so you can see for yourself why these communities are considered a "cut above" the rest. Good luck to you! I hope this information helps you. Here is a link that might be useful: CRF Resales...See Morehelp regarding over 55 communities across the country
Comments (4)Cynthia, Sounds as if you prefer sunny climates...is that correct? A good point was made regarding relatives in area wherever you decide to live. Because my DH was 10yrs older when we moved to a 55+ I sure wasn't prepared for the atmosphere. Sure, there was a golf course, 3 pools, group activities, travel club, etc. This is the West Coast, so Spring, Summer & Fall are lovely. I personally could not adjust to being around "all those old folks", so just stayed on 3yrs after his passing. Altho' I was 53yrs I personally was too young for all the organized events & there was & still is so much bickering between this particular community of 2000 residents. One thing I did enjoy was the beautiful indoor pool plus library & at times the travel club. It's simply one's choice. Well, that was 13yrs ago, so I've been leasing out that residence. Am going to try it again in a year & see if time has changed how I feel. What it boils down to, I believe, is a person's attitude. Keeping positive is a must. Instead of hearing, "oh, are you old enough to live here"? Now, I shouldn't be hearing that & if I do I'll take it as a compliment! Hahaa I recall Betty who used to speak of the Villages in Florida, but did move altho' spared from the storms. Must be a nice area to live. Have visited my DDad in Arizona which is nice in the Winter months, both Sun City West & friends in Goodyear. It's an idea to rent space for a while to make certain you like an area. A week's visit doesn't give a true picture. Happiness to you, Sharlee...See MoreAffordable 55+ Communities in Maine?
Comments (5)WantToRetire, I appreciate your input, but the thought of renting an apartment (kids and other unruly types) is abhorrent at my age. But you are correct about retirement developments being expensive. Even "independent living" facilities apartments (1+1) start at over $2300/month rent only. Some 55+ developments in Southern Maine where one might buy a stand-alone condo charge low six figures as a buy-in fee, then there's the cost of the actual condo itself - from the high $200Ks to over a half million. HOAs and remaining utilities are extra of course. One 55+ development I investigated charges two monthly fees for those who buy stand-alone condos: the first is a "land rent" fee of $500/month, then there's the usual HOA fee of $300 to $400/month for utilities, outside maintenance, etc....See MoreDesigning a kitchen island for the Over 55's
Comments (27)Hmmm, Ben. I think your next most important question to your mentors/instructors is to determine how often and to what extent they personally use a kitchen for other than the assembling of a ham sandwich. I have often found that if the designers of "women stuff" are men with little hands-on experience, they come up with products/procedures that leave the target audience rolling their eyes. The same may be said of women who aren't really kitchen users either. Here is an example of excellent design for actual usage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnVOympznlI The first time I saw this video, I thought, "That's how I use a kitchen!" I now own one of those sinks. I expect when I'm 80 I'll still be chopping onions in the same way. Although I don't use the white accessories so often, I do use the cutting board several times a day plus lighter weight substitutes for the bowls. I would never use a rolling cart thingy for this type of prep - on hand water is essential. I do have a 4 x 5 island, but I don't use it for cooking prep. I use it for baking prep. Baking prep essentials, mixing bowls, measuring spoons, spatulas, etc., are in the island drawers. The island is 40" from the oven and 40" from the pantry with flour, sugar, etc. An essential part of this type of island is being able to thoroughly clean it after use. Anything built in to the surface would be a cleaning issue, as well as being in the way of usable surface space. If at 80 I were still up for baking cookies and cakes, I can't see how this space usage would change. Wait, maybe one. I have a mixer lift in the island that is not as easy to use as one might wish. A better mixer lift could be useful....See Moresushipup1
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