Just passed my three year FIRE anniversary! Financial plan looks more solid than ever, thanks to the markets. What daily routines I have are good and hobbies are still going strong. I do have occasional early morning concerns about how to fill the day, but then the day just seems to take care of itself.
We'll be heading to Florida for the 4th winter on New Years eve! We really enjoy what is essentially a 2-3 month vacation from our daily, local "vacation".....
Just the DW and myself now with the kids doing great for many years and gone for good. We had always considered moving, but wanted to minimize the number of changes right after retirement. We are now setting our sights on early spring 2015 for buying and selling.
Here are some of the reasons:
Just wanted to hear from anyone with some experiences on rural versus suburban retirement living. Is it truly more relaxing and quiet in a rural setting? Any discussion on retirement moving is also welcome, but I've seen recent posts discussing some of the pros/cons.
We'll be heading to Florida for the 4th winter on New Years eve! We really enjoy what is essentially a 2-3 month vacation from our daily, local "vacation".....
Just the DW and myself now with the kids doing great for many years and gone for good. We had always considered moving, but wanted to minimize the number of changes right after retirement. We are now setting our sights on early spring 2015 for buying and selling.
Here are some of the reasons:
- We probably have two more moves in us (I'm 60, DW 59), with the 2nd one being in our mid-70's to a condo or patio home. Neither of us want to do a house-to-house move much older than what we are now.
- We have lived in our current location for 17 years and want to have a new area to explore and experience.
- Neighborhood is 20+ years old and is getting turned over to younger families now.
- Our current suburban home has a huge amount of landscaping and DW wants out of trimming, mulching, etc.
- We no longer live in about 1/3 of the house. It is a two story architectural styled house. Beautiful, but not practical. DW wants a smaller, solid brick ranch with a walk-out basement.
- I want more privacy and less neighbor noise, but would still like to be somewhat socially active. However, I have found myself a lot less tolerant of noise intrusions on my peace and quiet since I retired (anyone else?).
Just wanted to hear from anyone with some experiences on rural versus suburban retirement living. Is it truly more relaxing and quiet in a rural setting? Any discussion on retirement moving is also welcome, but I've seen recent posts discussing some of the pros/cons.