Living the life of a snowbird might sound like it’d be out of reach. Wouldn’t maintaining another property double your expenses, at least? Well, living the snowbird lifestyle does come with some extra expenses. Still, enjoying the winter in warmer weather likely won’t be close to double your everyday costs. Snowbirding done the right way…
Have you grown tired of cold winters? Are you done dealing with icy roads and shoveling snow? Many people who feel this way decide to take up the snowbird lifestyle, leaving dreary winters in their rearview mirrors as they head toward warmer climates. Snowbirding is a rewarding experience but can be downright terrifying when done…
Every year, people leave their primary residence and the cold winter weather behind by traveling south for warmer climates and sunnier days. Snowbirding, or ‘winter visiting,’ has become a popular lifestyle for people of all ages. Once thought to be a luxury only afforded to retirees, today, more and more young people, even families, are…
Snowbird season is just around the corner. Are you ready to head to a warmer climate during winter? The practice of heading south for warmer temperatures began early in the 20th century. Wealthy aristocrats such as J.D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford wintered in places like Ft. Meyers, Florida, and Jekyll Island, Georgia. As time went…
You know the lazy days of summer are over the day you turn on the heat to take the morning chill away. Next up? The leaves change colors and pumpkin spice fills the air. Not far behind comes gray skies, freezing cold temperatures, and snow. While you may enjoy the first few snowfalls each year,…
When you’re looking for housing to escape winter in the Northern parts of the United States, you might wonder if snowbird living in a 55+ active adult community is a good idea. These communities seem very popular for retirees in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and other hot spot snowbird destinations. But would a second home in…
