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Top 10 Best Places to Live 2011

Seniors are taking advantage of depressed real estate market and low mortgage rates in their favorite retirement cities and towns. Many boomers are starting the search before they’ve reached full retirement age.Here are some of the Top Choices of where to retire for 2012.
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Scottsdale, AZ.: A million dollar condo for less than half that price today.
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Sun Valley, ID: A two-bedroom condo was marked down from $650,000 to $310,000.
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Marco Island, FLA:
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Sun City, AZ:Just in...Prices in Arizona have hit bottom and will start to rise we heard from a real estate professional on television yesterday. California buyers are already here so don't wait to buy your dream retirement home.
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Tucson, AZ: A small town that is about an hour south of Phoenix.
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Ocala, FLA: A  2,000-square-foot three-bedroom home purchased for $165,000
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According to cnn money, the following are their picks for the top ten best places to live in 2011.
  1. Eden Prarie, MN
  2. Ellicott City, MD
  3. Newton, MA       
  4. Bellevue, WA     
  5. McKinney, TX    
  6. Fort Collins, CO
  7. Overland Pk,KS
  8. Fishers, IN         
  9. Ames, IA            
  10. Rogers, AR        

Best Places to Retire in USA  in 2012
Reduced demand is good news for Baby Boomers and seniors contemplating where to retire in warmer climates, especially Arizona and Florida. But we’re going to give you other options here too for a great retirement.
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Maricopa County, AZ
Besides the still low real estate prices, the Phoenix area offers tons of shopping, dining, lakes for boating and fishing, a river for kayaking, fishing and inner tubing, parks and recreation facilities and fantastic medical facilities for retirees. Sun City is offers its residents plenty of outdoor activities like golf, lawn bowling, tennis and pickle ball…and clubs for every interest.

Lancaster County, PA
The Garden Spot of America some say. And at least during the spring and summer months I have to agree. Rolling hills of green farmlands, hills covered in deciduous trees it is truly very scenic. Winters are snowy and cold. And it’s only an hour’s drive to a major city, Philadelphia.  Island Park, IDThis is a great choice for anyone who loves nature and the outdoors. Tucked away in the Northern Rockies it’s close to Yellowstone and Jackson WY only much more affordable.  Three years ago, waterfront homes were a minimum of $700K to 2Million. Today you can have one for a steal at $425K to $500K while Jackson is still a whopping 1.5M +.  Fishing is outstanding. Wildlife and wildflowers are everywhere. It is only about an hour’s drive to Idaho Falls.

Palm Beach County, FL
For decades now, Palm Beach County in Florida is considered by some to be the best place to retire in USA. All recreational and cultural facilities and activities are targeted towards seniors. The primary reason for this place to be appropriate for seniors is its very affordable housing rates.

Westchester County, NY
If you want to live somewhere that is within driving distance to New York, this could be your choice.  This city prides itself for good elderly care,  and medical facilities.

Nassau County, NY
Along with New York City being very near, it has some good facilities for seniors; such as public parks and beaches and marinas. It also boasts a low crime rate and good medical facilities for retirees.

Ocean County, NJ
Ocean County New Jersey has low cost rental housing rates starting at $1,300/month which is cheap

Other Good Places to Retire in the USA·         Tucson, AZ·         La Mirada, CA·         Richmond, VA·         Rotonda West, FL·         Apache Junction, AZ·         Paris, TN·         Beaufort, SC·         Lexington, KY·         Overland Park, KS·         Independence, OH·         Pinehurst, NC
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These are some of the cheapest places to live in USA. As we’ve discussed on other pages, the best places to retire in the U.S. have low crime, low housing prices, close proximity to major cities, excellent medical facilities and plenty of activities for retirees to enjoy.

The MOST POPULAL PLACES TO LIVE according to CNN Money.
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The Rising Appeal of Malta
By Rhiannon Williamson

Malta, the beautiful Mediterranean island that basks in up to 300 days of sunshine a year is proving more and more

popular with those in search of a low tax country with an attractive property market.

The fact that the island is such a popular choice with those seeking to live offshore, those looking to reduce their

business and personal taxation burden and even those wishing to retire to the sun means that the real estate market in

Malta is a hive of activity and property prices are moving up a gear.

All of these factors make the market ripe for real estate investors and mean that more and more people are profiting

from property in Malta.

As stated the country is also an attractive low tax haven all those who achieve residency on the island are only subject

to 15% income tax on anything they remit to the island and anyone who purchases property in Malta can get residency

and thereby potentially reduce their taxation burden.

The capital an individual uses to purchase their Malta home is not taxed and inheritance tax does not exist in Malta which

means more people annually want to move to the island which means that more people annually demand real estate to buy

or rent in Malta which gives a potential property investor a large potential customer base to work with.

Malta is also a popular choice for those looking for a low tax haven in which to establish their business which means

that there is also a strong demand for commercial property in Malta opening up the range of market opportunities available

to a potential real estate investor.

In terms of the range of properties available to purchase in Malta they range from stunning villa properties complete with

private pools that are ideal for letting out to the busy tourism market for at least 9 months of the year. There are also a range of

town properties from apartments and town houses that can be rented out short term and then sold on for maximum gains in the

medium to long term. Of course, as mentioned there are also a lot of commercial property prospects available to an investor

in Malta as well from buying and leasing office space to buying into warehouses and retail properties.

The key to successfully profiting from any property market is the appeal of that market and the appeal of the real estate sector in

Malta is not only at an all time high it is intensifying creating an ideal environment for an investor looking for an overseas real

estate investment opportunity.

Rhiannon Williamson writes about real estate investment in emerging markets worldwide.

To read more about property investment in Malta click here.

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European Living

Enjoying the Best of the Mediterranean
By Rhiannon Williamson

The calm, unspoilt and pure waters of the Mediterranean Sea are actually part of the Atlantic Ocean. The Mediterranean is almost completely enclosed by the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa and the Sea connects some of the most fascinating, exciting and beautiful countries in the world including Egypt, Spain, Turkey and Cyprus.

The histories of the countries with coastlines brushing the Med are intrinsically linked with this romantic Sea and today they are some of the most attractive and fascinating countries in the world in which to holiday. This article examines some of the main attractions of four of the favourite Mediterranean countries.

Turkey

Turkey is the country where east really does meet west and where European and Asian influences combine to create a vibrant and passionate mix. The Turkish people are sincerely welcoming of overseas visitors and charm growing numbers of tourists every year. These visitors are attracted by the stunning sandy beaches of the Med and the five star resorts, facilities and amenities offered all along the Turkish Riviera.

If you choose to holiday in Turkey you will be visiting a land where many ancient civilisations and cultures were born, where two of the seven wonders of the ancient world were found and where Cleopatra once holidayed and basked in the sumptuous sunshine. Turkey is a land of contrasts where thousands of years of history have been preserved, where brand new state of the art resort facilities can be enjoyed and where the mighty mountains reach right down into the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Greece

Greece and the Greek Islands like Crete and Corfu are blessed by the inimitable Mediterranean climate that provides long hot and balmy summer days and temperate, mild short winter months. Visiting Greece you will be charmed by the tiny fishing villages that have been little changed for the last hundreds of years and where you can dine in the evening on the days fresh catch whilst watching the sun setting into the sea.

Pristine whitewashed villages are scattered all along the Mediterranean coastline of Greece like pebbles and you can sail from island to island on a mini-Mediterranean cruise and take in the different sights, sounds and flavours offered on each Greek Island.

Spain

Once upon a time the beautiful Spanish coastline was also dotted with tiny fishing communities whose whole lives and histories revolved around the Mediterranean tides and treasures. Today the Spanish coastline to the south of the country is much changed and visitors can enjoy some fantastic five star resorts offering an array and abundance of nightlife, day time excitement and evening entertainment. The resorts on the Costa del Sol, Costa Calida and Costa Blanca are vibrant, beautiful and hugely popular.

For those in search of the old Spain just head north and take in the rugged and impressive Mediterranean coastlines along the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada which are dominated by magnificent cliffs, rocky coves and secret sandy beaches.

Cyprus

Last but not least is possibly the most stunning of all of the Mediterranean Islands namely the island of Cyprus. It is not the Meds largest island but it is the Meds most famous and most popular and it offers visitors acres and acres of lush interior, miles and miles of sandy beaches and two incredible mountain ranges where you can ski in the morning before travelling down to the seaside to enjoy an afternoon swim and a barbeque beneath the setting sun.

The southern two thirds of Cyprus are inhabited by the friendly and lively Greek Cypriots, and the most popular resorts in Southern Cyprus include Ayia Napa and Paphos where the nightlife is world famous and where the daily activities on offer are plentiful.

Northern Cyprus faces the stunning Turkish coastline which is strikingly visible on clear days. The people of the North are probably some of the most friendly and genuinely hospitable people in the entire Mediterranean region and their main resort town is Kyrenia where you can take in the perfectly preserved ancient harbour and the wonders of the ancient castle and the old town before spending your afternoons and evenings lazily whiling away the time dining on beautiful and fresh local food and drinking the best Turkish wines.

Rhiannon Williamson is a freelance writer whose many articles about international travel and living abroad have appeared in publications around the world. Visit this link to read her latest articles about Northern Cyprus

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