Retiring on the Coast
Coastal North Carolina for buyers thinking about retirement — active-adult and age-restricted communities, single-level floor plans, healthcare and airport access, and the real carrying costs of a coastal home.
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Healthcare, Airports and Getting Around: Everyday Life for Wilmington Retirees
Pictures of the beach are easy to find. What’s harder to find, if you’re thinking about living in Wilmington NC as a retiree, is the boring stuff: where the hospital is, how you’ll get to see the grandkids, whether you can live here without driving everywhere, and what a regular week looks like once the…
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What Retirement Costs in North Carolina: Taxes, Insurance and HOA Basics for Wilmington
When people ask me about the cost of retiring in North Carolina, they usually mean one thing: “Will my money go further here than where I am now?” I can’t answer that for your situation (a CPA can), but I can show you the pieces that make up the answer, with the official sources, so…
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55+ and Active Adult Communities Near Wilmington NC: What They Are and Who Has Them
What “55+” really means, which communities near Wilmington NC are age-restricted and which are open to everyone, and what to check before you fall for a clubhouse.
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Retiring in Wilmington NC: What to Know Before You Move
Thinking about retiring to Wilmington, NC? NC tax treatment of Social Security and pensions, senior property tax relief, hospitals and new beds, age-restricted 55+ vs. regular communities, and the real costs to plan for.