MLA and I have said from the beginning that one of the reasons for us to see the US in a RV is to help us identify the best place for us to retire. Where's that special place that balances our very diverse list of 'wants' and 'needs'?
On the water, natural beauty, woods, seclusion/privacy, sunsets, little/no maintenance, closeness to relatives and friends. cost of acquisition, cost of living, access to medical & cultural facilities, state/local taxes, etc.
So we have decide to investigate possible places to retire as we travel and see the US. There are so many great places to consider. Not sure if it would be year-round or if we would do the snowbird thing. Who knows?
In any case, today we explored Smith Mountain Lake, A large lake in south-central Virginia. A local realtor provided more than enough information on properties for sale. We walked in for a map and some information and walked out with info on ~100 properties for sale. Spent the day exploring the lake. Found a lot of new developments and expensive communities. While nice, I'm not sure that's what we want.
While there are areas on the lake that were developed a while ago, many of these are mobile homes in pretty sad shape. People are buying the properties and tearing the existing structures down to build new. Not looking to do all that although MLA and I have bought houses that needed a lot of work/upgrades and can do a lot our self.
The lake itself is spectacular, a beautiful mountain lake. No Lakeside Creamery (our favorite ice cream store in the whole world located at Deep Creek Lake.) or anything like it.
Plus, if we found a place that needed a little work we could park the RV on-site and live there while we refurbished the property. In the past we would have been considering flipping houses but now all I'm looking for is a place for us to live in retirement.
No hurry, and as I said, it's a great activity to add to our RV Adventure as we see the US. I can see one thing already. We need to be ruthless about what information we pick-up/keep or file. Given the current real estate market, Realtors seem so appreciative that someone is looking to buy.
Some day -- See Ya!
On the water, natural beauty, woods, seclusion/privacy, sunsets, little/no maintenance, closeness to relatives and friends. cost of acquisition, cost of living, access to medical & cultural facilities, state/local taxes, etc.
So we have decide to investigate possible places to retire as we travel and see the US. There are so many great places to consider. Not sure if it would be year-round or if we would do the snowbird thing. Who knows?
In any case, today we explored Smith Mountain Lake, A large lake in south-central Virginia. A local realtor provided more than enough information on properties for sale. We walked in for a map and some information and walked out with info on ~100 properties for sale. Spent the day exploring the lake. Found a lot of new developments and expensive communities. While nice, I'm not sure that's what we want.
While there are areas on the lake that were developed a while ago, many of these are mobile homes in pretty sad shape. People are buying the properties and tearing the existing structures down to build new. Not looking to do all that although MLA and I have bought houses that needed a lot of work/upgrades and can do a lot our self.
The lake itself is spectacular, a beautiful mountain lake. No Lakeside Creamery (our favorite ice cream store in the whole world located at Deep Creek Lake.) or anything like it.
Plus, if we found a place that needed a little work we could park the RV on-site and live there while we refurbished the property. In the past we would have been considering flipping houses but now all I'm looking for is a place for us to live in retirement.
No hurry, and as I said, it's a great activity to add to our RV Adventure as we see the US. I can see one thing already. We need to be ruthless about what information we pick-up/keep or file. Given the current real estate market, Realtors seem so appreciative that someone is looking to buy.
Some day -- See Ya!
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Great stuff.....keep up the good work.Some of the scenery looks great.Just look for a house on the Eastern Shore.We are departing for Belize tomorrow, so we'll check-in upon return. Drive safe....get the great gas mileage. Craig
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