florida new homes: Snowbirds: Establish Medical Relationships in Your Winter Home - 12/11/08 05:58 AM
Each year thousands of people flee the cold of the Northeast for the warmth and sunshine of Florida. Whatever your reason for having that second, warmer-climate home, remember that proper medical planning can be one of the most important preparations you make.  Here are a few tips.
Establish a relationship with a nearby doctor in your "Florida home".  Schedule an appointment to meet and get to know a local physician BEFORE you need one.  It's important that you have a medical relationship in both places.  Check out the local hospitals. Make sure your preferred physician has privileges at your hospital of … (0 comments)

florida new homes: There’s No Place like Home for the Holidays! - 12/11/08 05:10 AM
When you live in an active retirement community like Lake Ashton, located near Lake Wales, Florida, there really is no better place to be than home for the holidays.  Residents, their families and friends come together throughout the month of December to celebrate the season with fellowship and fun.
Holiday activities at Lake Ashton range from a "Holiday Pooch and Partner One-Mile Walk" to a performance of Handel's Messiah on December 21st. There's even the annual Golf Cart Parade on December 23rd where lighted and decorated golf carts parade through the streets and everyone acts like a kid for the day. … (0 comments)

florida new homes: Making New Friends at Florida Retirement Communities - 12/08/08 12:19 PM
You've finally decided to make the move!  Your kids are established and on their own, you're ready to retire and embark on a new phase of your life.  What an adventure is waiting to unfold!
There are numerous helpful books, websites and magazines devoted to navigating the logistics of the journey - the how's and where's and when's and what's.  Once you have all of the pieces in place, your new life with new friends is ready to begin.
New friends, you say?  It can be a lot easier than you think if you made the decision to move to a … (1 comments)

florida new homes: Sales are up at Florida Retirement Community During Summer Sales Promotion - 12/08/08 12:12 PM
Homes sales for Central Florida increased 51% in September 2008 over September2007 according to the Florida Association of Realtors®.  CRF Communities, a Florida retirement communities developer building new homes in Lake Wales, Florida, has helped lead the way by recording new home sales in Vienna Square during their Summer Realtor promotion ending on September 30, 2008.
Why are homes selling in Florida?National sales for new home averages have increased by 2.7% overall which is great news for the housing industry, and everyone benefits. The price of sales prices for new home sales have also increased, benefiting sellers who need to get … (1 comments)

florida new homes: Moving Tips for Your Pet - 11/18/08 05:38 AM
If you have pets you probably know how intuitive they are - especially when "change is in the air".  Moving can be a particularly challenging time for your pet. The members of Florida's Lake Ashton Pet Co-op have put together some tips on how to ease the transition for you and your pet and get you all in your new home safe and sound.
Whether your pet is traveling by car or by plane, you will need to take time to prepare - just as you prepare for your household move. 
The first stop should be to your veterinarian to get … (2 comments)

florida new homes: Tips for Snowbirds Preparing to Migrate South for the Winter - 11/11/08 06:44 AM
As veteran snowbirds know, the ritual of closing your home "up North" and preparing to come South for the winter is a little more involved than packing a bag, locking the door and jumping in the car.  The homeowners at Lake Ashton, Florida's favorite active adult community created this checklist for "newbies" and a reminder for the pros:
The Basics - remember to contact:
•        Post Office•        Newspaper/Magazines•        Phone, cable and Utility Companies•        Bank and credit card companies•        If you have a security system, contact your security company•        Refill your prescriptions 
A few "not-so-obvious" last list of things to do:
•        … (0 comments)

 

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