FOUR MAJOR HURRICANES HAVE FOREVER CHANGED RETIREES HOUSING NEEDS

Melbourne Florida January 5th, 2006.
Although four hurricanes in 2005 haven’t frightened anyone off, retirees housing considerations have changed in two major ways.

1. Location. Not just location as it concerns nearness to medical, transportation, recreational and educational opportunities but location as it concerns insurance costs and vulnerability. This affects proximity to water, flood zones and much more.

2. Age and construction:. People are looking to trade up or buy something newer and/or better built from the get-go. This concerns year built, concrete block versus frame, modular to mobile, roofing types, code restrictions and more.
To make it more complex-the cost of living indexes still factor into all these decisions. So the problem then is, how to get more detailed information about location and construction in addition to health, education, transportation, employment, recreation, etc.

Popular posts from this blog

Sugarloaf Key Real Estate Market The Sugarloaf Key real estate market is one that’s surprisingly accessible. Located in the Lower Keys, Sugarloaf Key is approximately three and a quarter hours to Miami but less than a half hour to Key West. It’s actually two communities, combined into one by a strange optical illusion. It’s home to Lower Sugarloaf Key and Upper Sugarloaf Key, due to its “U” shape. Once home to a variety of pineapple known as sugarloaf, today, it’s known simply for its natural beauty. And, the Sugarloaf Key real estate market also serves up some good news. Sugarloaf Key Real Estate Market The Sugarloaf Key real estate market is a vibrant one and for good reason. It’s one of the most desirable locations to live in on the Florida Keys. Upper Sugarloaf Key is sparse, so most residents are located in Lower Sugarloaf Key. Approximately 82 percent of its residents are homeowners and its a low crime area. Not unlike many of its peer islands in the Lower Fl
Read more
Key Largo Backcountry Fishing Key Largo backcountry fishing is different because of the environment. Rather than going out miles and miles away from shore to fish in the deep, you instead stick right to the inshore area. Here, you can test your skills to go after the big catch. Fish here include, but are not limited to: shark, tarpon, bonefish, and you’ll also find fly fishing and flats fishing enthusiasts. So, what’s so different about backcountry fishing as opposed to deep sea fishing? Well, it’s precisely just you think it is -- the former is right around the shoreline where the latter is way out to sea. Key Largo backcountry fishing is an excellent opportunity for those who would rather forego venturing way out into the Atlantic Ocean or to the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll find plenty of Key Largo backcountry fishing charters here, complete with tackle and expert guides. Also, with Key Largo backcountry fishing, you can learn to fly fish or fla
Read more
Things to do in Key Largo Key Largo Undersea Park is one of the most exciting places to visit in the Florida Keys. Located in the Upper Keys, not that far from Miami, Key Largo Undersea Park is a one of a kind adventure, which is particularly interesting to snorkelers and scuba divers of all skill levels. It’s also a great place to see the unspoiled nature of Florida and the Keys. Key Largo Undersea Park Key Largo Undersea Park is an excellent choice for those who love to take to the water or get out on the water to discover nature, up close. This is a marine park with plenty of diverse inhabitants. What’s great about Key Largo Undersea Park is it’s not too far from the mainland peninsula. And, you don’t have to be an expert scuba diver to make it fun to visit. Here, you can sharpen your scuba skills or just snorkel about. Another popular choice is the glass bottom boat tour, which most people love. For those who are good scuba divers, this is where you’ll find Jul
Read more