Retirees use the Web to find ideal communities without moving too far from friends and family. By Steven Savides
Many retirees are still anxious to head somewhere warm. Getting away from cold, snowy winters is a priority. But many others, after thinking over the options, are deciding to stay close to home. They prefer to stay close to family and friends.In fact, a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that a majority of baby boomers and seniors are retiring not too far from where they currently live... The top 20 towns vary in price and character, from the shores of Cape Cod and Michigan City to the country-club estates of Fort Worth, to the small-town feel of Newtown Square, PA.
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