Retirement Tips
Are you ready to retire but don’t know where to start looking for your dream home? Here are tips and tricks for buying the best homes for retirees on the MS Gulf Coast.
Retirement is a great time to move and find the perfect home that caters to your needs and wants. Whether you’re looking for a cozy beach house or a community for active adults, many home designs have retirees in mind. Here are some tips to help you find the best location and features for your retirement dream home:
Americans are Living Longer
The challenge with this good news is that as the average lifespan increases, more Americans risk outliving their retirement savings. If this is the case, a retiree may find themselves unable to continue to live their chosen retirement lifestyle or, worse, dependent on others when their retirement funds deplete. Given the increased attention to this issue, it makes sense to incorporate the concept into your retirement planning.
Research Local Amenities, Neighborhoods, and Locale
Do your research and make sure the location you choose for your retirement home has all the amenities and features you need. Look closely to see if there are nearby shopping, entertainment, recreational activities, healthcare facilities, transportation options, and other services you may rely on during your retirement years.
Ensure you understand the local climate and the area so your retirement home fits your lifestyle needs. You’ll want to research the places you’re interested in to be sure they include the activities and lifestyle you seek.
An excellent place for retirees can consist of low crime rates and taxes, access to quality healthcare, plenty of nearby amenities and attractions, and a low cost of living index. You’ll also want to check out the local housing prices so you can be sure your retirement budget is sufficient.
Gulf Sands Cottage – A Luxury Home in Gulfport, MS
We are fortunate on the MS Gulf Coast as our home prices are not rising like many cities across the country. For example, check out this home in one of the Coast’s premier new home communities, Oak Landing. Named Gulf Sands Cottage to pay homage to the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, this stunning luxury home is built for ease and entertaining in a new home community loaded with gorgeous oak and magnolia trees!
This is just one of the homes in a unique community of one-of-a-kind custom-built homes in Gulfport, MS. The low-maintenance home has a classic exterior with covered porches, outdoor ceiling fans, a gas lantern, and a rear entry garage.
You’ll love the insane amount of parking the long driveway provides. Inside the open concept plan, an LED fireplace with custom woodwork, stained wood dining entry and ceiling detail, and beautiful luxury vinyl plank flooring add to the rustic elegance flair. 10-ft ceilings and 8-ft doors throughout make the 2,000-square-foot home feel palatial!
Professional Appliances to Show Off Your Culinary Skills
For those who love to cook, the spacious kitchen is complete with the Professional Series Stainless Steel Appliances by Frigidaire, including a 5-burner natural gas cooktop, a built-in wall oven, a microwave, and a fridge/freezer combo almost 6-ft wide! Add soft-close cabinets, a great pantry, and a generous kitchen island, and it’s your dream kitchen.
The entire home is made for easy care and includes luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, except for the primary bath, which has a serene combination of tile and stone. NO CARPET! Other high-end features include quartz countertops, a spa retreat primary bath with a large soaker tub, a tiled walk-in shower, two oversized vanities, and a huge walk-in closet with custom built-ins and a chandelier!
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is one of the best places to retire. Schedule a tour to see this beautiful Oak Landing coastal home in Gulfport, MS.
