Where to retire?

We just bought a piece of Maine and will be spending half our retired year in AZ and the other half at a wooded lake. Goodbye AZ summer! Hello deer ticks, bear, rain, and humidity. Can't wait! :)
 
Xilode said:
Well I always liked quiet European life. I would probably prefer by the age of my retirement to buy property get residency in Europe here probably in Greece. Cheap, warm, lots of places to visit and see and amazing fresh food.
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flieger83 said:
The Cotswolds in the UK...that'd be nice.
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Yes this area is really nice and peaceful. Been to Cotswold Airport many times, I like taking pictures of airplanes.

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Xilode said:
Well I always liked quiet European life. I would probably prefer by the age of my retirement to buy property get residency in Europe probably in Greece. Cheap, warm, lots of places to visit and see and amazing fresh food.
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My wife spent summers on Skiathos growing up and loved it there. There are certain places like Malta that are tax friendly and allow for dual citizenship (EU) if your real estate purchase meets certain thresholds.
 
Don't Give Up the Ship said:
Check out League City-south of Houston. Its 20 minutes from Galveston, Tx. Nice area. But that part of the Gulf is very humid ... rent for a year before you purchase. Beware of flood areas around Houston. Good luck,
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tired of hurricanes and tropical storms, Texas Hill country for me
 
banjoppd said:
tired of hurricanes and tropical storms, Texas Hill country for me
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Agree with that. I spent 25yrs in the Houston area...glad to move out and sell w/o having expiereced a flood. Still cant believe people live there and dont carry flood insurance.
 
BAH E5 with dependents Boston MA. $3,070 BAH Chapel Hill $1,600. Got to tell you something. Type in the zip code on BAH calculator. :biggrin:
 
Leavenworth, Kansas...

Heartland...just outside of Kansas City...blue collar town...land is cheap and so is the beer..

On my way!
 
Soldiergriz said:
Leavenworth, Kansas...

Heartland...just outside of Kansas City...blue collar town...land is cheap and so is the beer..

On my way!
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My wife is from northeast Kansas. At one time I wanted to retire there but plans changed.
 
Heatherg21 said:
Summer monsoon clouds build. Autumn 20 minutes from the house. 4 seasons, none last too long. Friendly people. Lots of retired military due to our base and those stationed here previously enjoyed it enough to return to retire. View attachment 8577
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Your beautiful photos prompted me to look at the area more closely. The area does look really nice. (Don't worry, I don't plan to move there, but looks like a cool place to visit!)
 
My BFF and her DH want to retire next summer in Colorado or New Mexico. They want to be within 1 hour of a major airport. Does anyone know of any great little quaint towns they could consider in their search? Neither of them are retired military. Both of her elderly parents are in Texas so she wants to be closer to them but away from the Texas heat 🥵
 
In New Mexico check out Belen or Socorro on the Rio Grande south of Albuquerque. Very reasonable cost of living, beautiful scenery, and less than an hour from ABQ.

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8th Wing Refugee said:
My wife spent summers on Skiathos growing up and loved it there. There are certain places like Malta that are tax friendly and allow for dual citizenship (EU) if your real estate purchase meets certain thresholds.
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That's awesome! Skiathos is the island directly across from my grandmother's summer home in Katigiorgis. We can see Skiathos from the beach near her home, Theotokos Beach.
 
ProudDad2022 said:
That makes me sad. I have a buddy who is a big Panthers fan and he went to watch a home game and that was it. He is in love with that state. Says the people are the friendliest people you will ever meet. And, my son, who is a big NASCAR fan, would probably come and visit us.
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We live in Raleigh. Housing costs are getting way expensive here-probably smaller towns more affordable but then you sacrifice some healthcare access to specialists. There is an income tax which isn’t great for retirement. I would say, being originally a Portland/Seattle west coaster, that NC is more tolerant of conservative views. I like the moderate vibe here much more.
 
I live in the South tired of the heat. We love the outdoors. Looking at NH (no income tax.). Maybe Maine despite the income tax
 
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