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The Benefits of 55+ Communities

The Benefits of 55+ Communities

The Benefits of 55+ Communities As you are getting closer to retirement, there are probably a lot…

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Biking trails

Biking Trails

Biking is a great way to stay active and healthy as you age   Swamp Rabbit TrailĀ­…

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The Good Life – Walking Trails

Let You Enjoy Your Community ā€œLetā€™s go for a walk.ā€ When you live in a planned community,…

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The World Awaits: Your Next Chapter with Ideal-LIVING

“Life is a story, and where you choose to live is the setting that shapes every chapter-let…

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Green Homes that Make a Difference

“Green” is a hot topic and a major sales incentive in everything from organic food to hydrogen-powered automobiles to recycling product waste. One of the areas in which going green has made the biggest splash is the construction of new homes.

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Five Easy Universal Design Principles for New Homes

Building your own home is a life-long dream for many, so why not ensure that you can spend the rest of your life in the home you’ve created? Incorporating universal design principles in custom construction allows you to age in place and appreciate the fruits of your efforts. There’s no need to compromise aesthetics-some of the top universal design principles are actually quite easy to include when you plan for them right from the start.

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Music from the Movies, NC Symphony Style

Sundays are a day for relaxation. No matter how much sleep you got the night before, or how busy you were the entire weekend, Sundays are just lazy days.

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Small Town Charm

ast summer my family vacationed in Bryson City, North Carolina, a little town nestled quietly in the mountains of NC. We rented a cozy little cabin located off a mountain road and surrounded by trees, and explored the town for a week. It was a very peaceful vacation, with cool nights and mornings, and beautiful warm days.

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Christmas in Conway, on Hallmark

Christmas in Conway, on Hallmark Hallmarkā€™s latest holiday inspired movie, ā€œChristmas in Conway,ā€ is sure to be…

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McWay Fall, Julia Pfeiffer State park, Big Sur, California, USA

The Central California Coast

The Central California Coast Welcome to the Central California Coast! The Coast is comprised of four regions…

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Skiing in the North Carolina Mountains

Skiing in the North Carolina Mountains From the smooth slopes and legendary terrain parks at Appalachian Ski…

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Color Trends

What have Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and Haymes come up with this year? It’s a pretty well known fact that one of the best and most economical methods to refresh your home is by changing your paint colors.

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Hiking and Walking Trail Communities

Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around

Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around Whether itā€™s going to the grocery store, playing tennis,…

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Spring and a Chili Cook-off – A North Carolina Tradition

Spring and a Chili Cook-off Nothing says spring time quite like festivals. People have been waiting all…

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Roussillon village near Gordes, Provence, France

Top Four Destinations for Ex-Pats

International Living Magazine develops a Global Retirement Index every year to determine which countries are the best bets for expats looking to live the international lifestyle in retirement.

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Summer Top Travel Destinations

Summer Top Travel Destinations TripAdvisor (the worldā€™s largest travel site) just recently posted their results for their…

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No Compromises on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula!

By Jessica Schutt Every day weā€™re faced with decisions; some harder then others and some that can…

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Southeastern NCā€™s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!)

Southeastern NCā€™s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!) Summer is in full swing, the kids are…

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Living the Life in Lake Retirement Communities

If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).

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South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve

South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve Pulte Homes has made a name for itself in…

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