WCI Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Portection

WCI Communities, with developments in Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Northeast has filed for Chapter 11 bankrupcy protection. WCI is the largest home builder to date to file bankruptcy in this housing down-cycle. Read more

Google Health Could Be A Lifesaver For Boomers

Google finally took the covers off of their Google Health service today, and I wanted to give you a peak at what you’ll find. Read more

Leisureville Takes A Look Inside The Villages

Lots of people who visit and read this blog regularly originally came here because of information I have posted about The Villages retirement community in central Florida.

Well, The Villages just got a little more famous. This past weekend the Wall Street Journal published a review of Leisureville: Adventures in America’s Retirement Utopias. Read more

The Problem With Nextville

Nextville: Amazing Places to Live the Rest of Your Life by Barbara Corcoran drops this month and I was given a copy by the publisher to review. You should also know that Barbara was kind enough to provide a quote for the advertising of my book, Florida for Boomers: A Guide to Real Estate. Read more

How To Make Sure A Retirement Community Lifestyle Is Right For You

TopRetirements has a good article here that talks about the pros and cons of retirement community living.

A compilation of input gathered from boomers who have lived the community experience, the article does not try to scare you from exploring the active adult retirement options available to you, but it does give you some things to think about before making a decision.

As with anything there are good things and bad, and what is good for you may not be good for someone else. So when reading the article, don’t just rely on what someone else experienced, think about how the experience fits your ‘ideal’ lifestyle.

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Unfinished Houses Causing Nightmares for Buyers and Neighbors

A few months ago I covered the topic of houses and communities not being completed due to bankrupt builders who have become victims of the housing market.

Mainstream media is finally catching up to us bloggers in describing the topic.

It’s not only a nightmare scenario for buyers whose dream homes are not being completed, but what about the folks who’ve already moved in and have unfinished home sitting on either side of them?

Be smart out there.

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Boomers Want to See the Green Choices

The Chicago Tribune has a good article here on Boomers choosing to “go green” when shopping for new homes and communities.

But, this is only after their specific lifestyle and convenience needs are met. The article compares the choice to “buying a Lexus Hybrid instead of a Toyota Prius”.

I’ve written about Boomers exploring different ways of going green here before, and no doubt it will be a noteworthy trend in years to come. Developers interested in the boomer market better get their green home plans and designs together!

No Guarantees When Booking Flights with Struggling Airlines

Before 2006, if you were to purchase airline tickets and before taking your flight the airline were to go out of business, other airlines were required by law to honor your ticket.

Well, that’s not the case anymore since Congress let this law lapse.

So with today’s rash of airline failures and bankruptcies, you may not only have to research your airfare online, but also the health of each airline your considering flying with.

Everywhere a Travel Magazine for Everyone

Tired of all the usual travel magazines covering the same places from the same point of view? Then check out Everywhere, a new “2.0″ travel magazine.

Everywhere Magazine is comprised completely of “user generated” articles, that is, articles are submitted by readers/freelance writers/travelers and editors select the best of the submissions to put in each issue.

A 1-year subscription (6-issues) is $24.99. If you think that is a bit much you can read the issues online for free.

Hat tip to Rohit Bhargava of Influential Marketing blog for this awesome find.

Mount Vintage Plantation Getaway Deal

I get several emails a week from different retirement communities and other developments offering deals to come and stay with them for a few nights to check the place out. I like to share some of the best deals here with my readers.

Today I got an email from Mount Vintage Plantation in North Augusta, South Carolina. Gorgeous place from the pictures on their website.

“We invite you to join us for the grand opening of the new nine at Mount Vintage. Designed by world-renowned golf course architect Tom Jackson, the new nine is a superb addition to the beautiful layout of the current 18-hole course also designed by Jackson.

Call 888-271-3330 to schedule your personal tour of the Mount Vintage community.”

The deal in the email was for 3 days/2 nights at $69. Looks like it might only be good for March. Give them a call and check it out if you’re interested.

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