Boomers Find World Golf Village is Smart Retirement Choice
Master planned community in St. Augustine, Florida seeing more retirees thanks to low prices, great weather and convenient location.
Jacksonville, FL, March 02, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Situated in Northeast Florida between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, World Golf Village has been attracting retirees since its development some 10 years ago. Recently World Golf Village real estate professionals have noticed new trends attracting baby boomers to this active master-planned community. The company has added a resource page for retirees considering Northeast Florida at: http://www.davidsonrealtyinc.com/resources-for-boomers. Sherry Davidson, President of Davidson Realty, World Golf Village's leading real estate company, says, “From taking advantage of bargain real estate prices to access to metropolitan areas for 'working' retirements, there appears to be new forces driving buyers to choose The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village for retirement.” In fact, St. Augustine, Florida was named one of the New Best Places to Retire by SmartMoney Magazine: http://www.smartmoney.com/Personal-Finance/Retirement/the-new-best-places-to-retire/?page=3.
Davidson added, “We're seeing more younger 'upcoming' retirees relocate to World Golf Village while they are still working full-time. People seem to be planning ahead toward retirement while still in their 40's and 50's and taking advantage of excellent prices and low interest rates now.” Following are top reasons baby boomers and younger upcoming retirees are relocating to World Golf Village.
Location: North Florida is less crowded and less congested than South Florida. While World Golf Village is situated away from the hustle and bustle, it's just 20 minutes from Jacksonville and 10 minutes from St. Augustine. More people are working, especially part-time, in retirement so access to metropolitan areas is increasingly important.
Cost of living: Florida has no state income tax, and in general cost of goods is on par or lower than many other metro areas, as is property taxes.
Low real estate prices: There are great “deals” to be had right now following the real estate downturn that hit Florida hard. At the same time, new buyers feel confident that prices are at bottom or close enough that their investments are sound.
Things to do: Retirees are demanding more activities than ever before – both recreational amenities and cultural pursuits. In addition to standout golf courses, including the King & Bear at World Golf Village and the TPC at Sawgrass, the area offers boating and fishing opportunities thanks to one of the largest rivers in North America, the St. Johns River, several lakes, creeks and of course the Atlantic Ocean. Jacksonville is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and draws major theater, music and entertainment performances year-round.
Medical facilities: Access to top-notch medical facilities has become a huge consideration for retirees. The renowned Mayo Clinic as well as the teaching hospital at UF Shands attract the best and brightest healthcare professionals to Northeast Florida.
55+ communities: There are several communities geared for active retirees. One well-located and affordably priced option is Cascades in World Golf Village.
Transportation/Cruise: Retirees are looking for close proximity to hubs for air travel and cruising. North Florida is convenient to several major airports – Jacksonville International Airport, Daytona International Airport, Orlando International Airport – and cruise terminals – Jacksonville Cruise Terminal/JAXPORT, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Weather: Temperate weather has always been a key driver in retirement decisions. Although North Florida has frost and colder weather for short times during the year, the winter day time temperatures are mainly above 50 degrees. There's a nice change of seasons but the majority of days are filled with sunshine and warmth.
About The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is Northeast Florida's first choice for gracious living. Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the master-planned community offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods from gated, custom estate homes and resort condominiums, to stylish coach homes and affordable single-family homes priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. In addition to its world-renowned championship golf, the community is home to the acclaimed World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater. Other top-shelf amenities include a year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center, and clubhouse. Dotted with parks and walking paths, the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is popular with nature lovers. Restaurants, shops and daily necessities such as a Publix grocery store are conveniently located. For more information about The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, visit www.worldgolfrealestate.com, Fan them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/WorldGolfVillage or Follow them on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/WorldGolfVillag.
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Davidson added, “We're seeing more younger 'upcoming' retirees relocate to World Golf Village while they are still working full-time. People seem to be planning ahead toward retirement while still in their 40's and 50's and taking advantage of excellent prices and low interest rates now.” Following are top reasons baby boomers and younger upcoming retirees are relocating to World Golf Village.
Location: North Florida is less crowded and less congested than South Florida. While World Golf Village is situated away from the hustle and bustle, it's just 20 minutes from Jacksonville and 10 minutes from St. Augustine. More people are working, especially part-time, in retirement so access to metropolitan areas is increasingly important.
Cost of living: Florida has no state income tax, and in general cost of goods is on par or lower than many other metro areas, as is property taxes.
Low real estate prices: There are great “deals” to be had right now following the real estate downturn that hit Florida hard. At the same time, new buyers feel confident that prices are at bottom or close enough that their investments are sound.
Things to do: Retirees are demanding more activities than ever before – both recreational amenities and cultural pursuits. In addition to standout golf courses, including the King & Bear at World Golf Village and the TPC at Sawgrass, the area offers boating and fishing opportunities thanks to one of the largest rivers in North America, the St. Johns River, several lakes, creeks and of course the Atlantic Ocean. Jacksonville is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and draws major theater, music and entertainment performances year-round.
Medical facilities: Access to top-notch medical facilities has become a huge consideration for retirees. The renowned Mayo Clinic as well as the teaching hospital at UF Shands attract the best and brightest healthcare professionals to Northeast Florida.
55+ communities: There are several communities geared for active retirees. One well-located and affordably priced option is Cascades in World Golf Village.
Transportation/Cruise: Retirees are looking for close proximity to hubs for air travel and cruising. North Florida is convenient to several major airports – Jacksonville International Airport, Daytona International Airport, Orlando International Airport – and cruise terminals – Jacksonville Cruise Terminal/JAXPORT, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Weather: Temperate weather has always been a key driver in retirement decisions. Although North Florida has frost and colder weather for short times during the year, the winter day time temperatures are mainly above 50 degrees. There's a nice change of seasons but the majority of days are filled with sunshine and warmth.
About The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is Northeast Florida's first choice for gracious living. Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the master-planned community offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods from gated, custom estate homes and resort condominiums, to stylish coach homes and affordable single-family homes priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. In addition to its world-renowned championship golf, the community is home to the acclaimed World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater. Other top-shelf amenities include a year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center, and clubhouse. Dotted with parks and walking paths, the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is popular with nature lovers. Restaurants, shops and daily necessities such as a Publix grocery store are conveniently located. For more information about The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, visit www.worldgolfrealestate.com, Fan them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/WorldGolfVillage or Follow them on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/WorldGolfVillag.
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