10 Best Places to Retire in 2015

10 Best Places to Retire in 2015 (Scottsdale at # 10)

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, November 05, 2015 

The population of people age 65 and older is expected to double to 85 million by 2050. People are living longer, which means where they choose to settle down in retirement is even more important.

Real Estate in Retirement

Livability.com recently released its annual list of the best small-to-medium sized cities for retirement, factoring in affordability and quality health care, cost of living, retiree friendly businesses and services, and places that foster active lifestyles in retirement.

“As the aging population grows and diversifies, so will their ideas of ideal retirement,” says Matt Carmichael,Livability.com’s editor. “We wanted our list of Best Places to Retire to reflect the breadth of options today’s active seniors are considering.”

The following locales landed in the top 10 as best places to retire for 2015:

 1. Santa Barbara, Calif.

 2. Sarasota, Fla.

 3. Plano, Texas

 4. Tacoma, Wash.

 5. Carson City, Nev.

 6. Hillsboro, Ore.

 7. Lincoln, Neb.

 8. Charlottesville, Va.

 9. Rapid City, S.D.

10. Scottsdale, Ariz.

Source: Livability.com

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The article, Supply of mid-range homes expected to increase, as housing prices continue to climb in Phoenix, from thePhoenix Business Journal, reports that Phoenix housing prices continued to rise for the month of May, but folks looking to enter the Phoenix housing market may be relieved to hear that tight supply for mid-range homes may ease up as more building permits have been issued, according to new data released by Arizona State University. Building permits for homes priced in the $200,000 to $500,000 range saw a relatively small increase in the past two months, but buyers looking to enter the market with an affordable home may still face competition, said Michael Orr, who released the report Wednesday. "This is causing problems for buyers who are experiencing multiple bids in the range below $200,000," Orr said in his report. Gilbert led the Valley in receiving the new building permits with Peoria, Mesa and North Phoenix not far behind. The modest increase in permits may keep prices from skyrocketing, but supply of homes is still quite a way from being what is considered normal in Phoenix, he said. May housing prices were similar compared to April, Orr said, as the lack of supply still continued to drive the prices up since demand has returned to normal. Single-family home sales rose 1 percent in May over April and 7 percent from the previous year, Orr said, and the median sales price jumped 5.2 percent for single-family homes from April to May and 11.5 percent from May 2014, Orr said. Data isn't out yet for June, but Orr expects it to be another strong month for home sales. Activity may start to slow down in July and August, as is the historical trend due to higher temperatures.  Here is the link to the entire article: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2015/07/08/supply-of-mid-range-homes-expected-to-increase-as.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2015-07-08&u=ErMl+h/DycShI/XqymYZ6w058c7160&t=1436394053

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Tatum Horizon

Great Community with home prices in the low $400's

Single and 2 story homes, with pools or without, 2 and 3 car garages, all on nice large lots.

Low yearly HOA conveniently located just off Bell rd. Near the 101 freeway and N. Scottsdale Rd

Close to all the great shopping at the Scottsdale Promenade,  Kierland Commons  and the Scottsdale 101 has to offer.

One of the Nations Top Hospitals - The Mayo Clinic is just up the street

Copper Canyon Elementary and North Ranch Elementary are in near proximity to this subdivision. 

The highly sought after Horizon High School is blocks away.

If you are interested in looking at available homes in this great subdivision or in the area I would be happy to show you what is available on the market Today. Help you get in touch with a great lender, give recommendations of title companies, home warranty companies, home inspectors, contractors, painters, landscapers, or what ever you are looking for here in the Scottsdale, AZ real estate world.

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