Trying To Move On

The best places to retire to for most seniors would be their home. Most seniors wish to age in their home as long as they can. If they do move for retirement, it is usually to a retirement community near the town they live in. A much smaller percentage make the decision to move to a place far from home.

The most frequent reasons for moving far away are for a better climate, more relaxing environment or a more economical lifestyle. There is also a trend of adult children moving to more economical or new towns to live for a better life and then their senior parents following. A move may also be inspired by hearing from trusted friends who have already moved.

Here are some of the most popular places today's retirees are migrating to and why:

1) Resort Areas - The ocean, the mountains, and the desert are the most popular places to retire for seniors. Places like Myrtle Beach, Asheville, and Palm Springs in California come to mind. Summer vacations spent there, talking with friends who have moved there, or owning a second home are ways these places are found.

2) North Carolina - The momentum is gaining for North Carolina - Lately statistics are showing more people from the Northeast are making it their choice over the traditionally popular Florida. It has a variety of terrains for retirement. It is a popular vacation state. Many younger people are choosing employment opportunities there and their senior parents are following.

3) Florida - While traditionally the most popular state of all for retirees, some statistics show moving to Florida is becoming less desirable due to hurricanes, insurance rates, and inflated home prices. Florida has its woes right now but only time will tell if the trend continues because Florida is still the retirement dream place of those from the Northeast and Midwest.

4) Small towns of the southeast - The southeast is popular because it is a warmer climate. Towns are upgrading to be more inviting to retirees, and home prices have more value than some areas. It may be your answer if you are looking for a more peaceful alternative to congested cities and polluted air. Found from friends moving there or Discovery Tours to a community.

5) College towns - Seniors are deciding to return to the places where they attended college in their youth. Studies show mental stimulation to be a deterrent to memory diseases and aging.

6) The Southwest - Continues to be the place of choice for many retirees--especially from California and the Midwest to Arizona, Utah and Nevada. This is due to the relaxed pace of the western lifestyle and the sunny, dry climate. The climate and lifestyle of California is also ideal for retirees.

If you aren't happy in your current location, retirement is approaching and you wish to move, the best places to retire to, above, are very popular with retirees now, especially if there are good retirement communities located there.

Carol Fena, Realtor and Webmaster for http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com

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