Changing residences at a later stage in life is all about embracing a new rhythm.
Perhaps yourempty nestfeels a bit too roomy and the time has come to downsize to an urban condo.
If somethings calling you to move, its not too late to relocate.
Heres a look at a few of them.
And with the towns median age of 45, retirees are able to mix with younger residents.
Can you say dream town?
One cost increase they didnt expect: clothing.
Once you meet someone here, you look out for each other.
According to Dave, there arent enough days in the week for all the activities Abingdon offers.
What they miss:Our friends in Charlotte, Dave says.
But the neat thing is they can get here to visit us in under three hours.
Grooviest part of the move:I thought we had great theater in Charlotte, Dave says.
But we sawLes Mis in Barter, and I have to say, Abingdon might have done it better.
Dollars and sense:City life is more expensive.
Nancys senior living community in Kansas City required entrance and service fees, and K.C.
Having people from her community to do things with is icing on the cake.
After Joe landed a rabbi gig deep in Appalachia, the move was on.
Dollars and sense:Morgantown is dirt cheap by California standards, Joe says.
We never couldve afforded a house in L.A. or any hot California real estate market.
