Introducing…Living Single

Iā€™m pleased to announce that ideal-LIVING is inaugurating a new column, ā€œLiving Single.ā€ And, Iā€™m delighted that Iā€™ll be your guide. Why a column devoted to singles? Let me offer several reasons: Crunch the Numbers More than half of all American adults are single, and 42 percent of people 45 and older are divorced, widowed…

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Catch the Colors in Zion National Park

Catch the Colors in Zion National Park America is blessed with 58 national parks that embrace some of the most diverse, pristine and awe-inspiring nature in the world. Designated in 1919, Zion is Utahā€™s oldest and most visited National Park, with around 3.5 million visitors soaking up all that it has to offer every year.…

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Quintessentially Southern… With a Twist

North Carolina Gated Communities | Carolina Colours Boats Docked

Quintessentially Southern… With a Twist The Charming Coastal Town of New Bern New Bern, N.C., is a classic Southern town steeped in rich southeastern tradition with an upbeat, progressive vibe that keeps it growing. History is alive in the charming Southern town of New Bern. It gently blends with the modern nuances of renovated and…

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Net Neutrality and Why You Should Care

Net Neutrality and Why You Should Care By Steve G. Swart. Previously published in the 2015 Summer issue. Understanding the Internet and who controls it Do you even remember life before the Internet? Now we FacebookĀ® our vacation, Pin our favorite foods, watch favorite instructional videos on YouTubeĀ®, shop on AmazonĀ®, buy a lawn mower…

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Tropical Sustainability

Tropical Sustainability | Save Money | International Living is King in Saving

International Communities are Setting the Pace By Sam Crawford. Previously published in the 2015 Summer issue. Sustainability has become a popular buzzword with American community developers. While some may see that trend as being little more than a marketing tool, the fact is that sustainable designs and building practices are a good thingā€”for the planet…

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Universal Design &”Green Initiatives”

Building the ultimate home for the active 50-plus community is the goal of Del Webb, a division of Pulte Homes. This company has carried out extensive research in order to understand the exact needs, desires and wishes of their clientele. Add to this customer validation and personalization options on all designs, plus the opportunity to experience a Del Webb community before purchasing and performance testing on every new home, and it’s no wonder that Del Webb is a building company of choice.

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On the Move

Thoms Estate | North Carolina Mountain Communities | NC Resort

Over 45,000 people from the ideal-LIVING database have made a move within the last three years. We’d like for you to hear from some of those who have found their ideal place and are living their ideal life.
It’s not relocation, it’s the right location.

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