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Snowbird Community Articles

Come winter, many retirees and active adults pack up and prepare to migrate to warmer climates for a few months. They flock to places known as snowbird communities, where they purchase a home to visit each year, or rent properties and mix up their snowbird locations on a regular basis. If you're interested in learning more about snowbird communities and getting practical tips to help you plan your snowbird trips, these articles can help. 

Should Snowbirds Rent or Buy?

While it all comes down to personal preference, lifestyle desires, and of course finances, there are some considerations in finding a place to spend your winter months, most notably, should snowbirds rent or buy?  

Most Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Florida

Thinking about the best places to spend the winter as a snowbird? When it comes to finding your perfect snowbird community, there are many considerations.   

How to Find Your Perfect Snowbird Community

Wherever your quest for sunshine and balmy temps takes you this winter, here are some tips to find, plan, and prepare for your ideal snowbird community.  

The Snowbird's Guide to Florida

Tired of the cold? Check out Florida’s snowbird destinations.

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