FOREWORD

Designed to serve as a practical tool for folks who are beginning to make plans to retire, this booklet is intended to help you focus on some of the things you should look for--and look out for--as you're making these important decisions.

Most of the information in this book pertains to people who plan to be active in their retirement years.  It is not about nursing homes, retirement homes, or assisted living facilities.

CHAPTERS

• Make A New Start
• Florida - an Overview
• Florida Housing Types
• Florida Communities & Lifestyles
• Rights & Restrictions
• Forms of Land Ownership
• Cost of Living & Other Expenses
• Financing & Reselling
• what to Watch and Watch Out For
• Making the Purchase
• Time for Action
• Homebuyer's Checklist