BAJA REAL ESTATE -
For many, retirement is a time when people shift priorities and put
their own needs first. One of the most important choices they need to
make is where to live in retirement. Choosing the right
Baja community, home or other Baja real estate is an important and challenging decision.
Our
Baja MLS page is a good place to start.
Ask yourself, do you want to:
Remain in the home you occupied before retirement?
Remain close to your present community, but move to a different home?
Move to another county or state, or to a different climate?
Move into your present vacation property?
Where to Live
If you lean toward moving to another region, start reviewing options
based on general climate, seasonal changes, lifestyle, and proximity to
family and friends.
For example, the Southeast is a popular destination. It has more
temperate climates than the Northeast, and golf and other outdoor
recreation options are abundant. The region offers a wide range of
living environments from which to choose: coastal, mountain, woodland,
rural, and both planned and urban communities. Florida has almost
year-round sunshine; the Carolinas offer seasonal change.
Many people choose to live where they play. If finances allow it, some
may consider owning two or more homes so they can change their address
along with the seasons. This is one of the reasons why second-home
sales have increased dramatically over the past few years.
When you've narrowed it down to a few possible destinations, compare them on the basis of these factors:
Financial
Estimate the income you'll need to retire in that area.
Evaluate your resources and tax consequences.
Speak with your financial advisors about how long your retirement resources can last in any given area.
Housing
Research average home sale prices and cost of living in areas you like.
Factor in costs such as property taxes and utilities.
Climate
Review summer and winter comfort factors, such as high temperatures, humidity, or snow and ice.
Look at psychological factors such as excessive cloudiness or rain or fog.
Personal Safety
Research violent crime and property crime rates in areas you like.
Find details in the FBI's Crime Index and local police departments.
Services
Investigate the supply, availability, and quality of health care, public transportation, and continuing education in each area.
Employment
Evaluate the potential for pursuing a part-time or full-time second career.
Leisure Living
Find out if the area offers the variety and quality of restaurants, cultural events, and recreational activities you want.
Other Resources When researching your options, you may want to start with the
Internet, where there is a wealth of information. Other resources
include:
Your local library
Associations such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Tel US: (619) 365.4300 | From the US dial direct: 011 52.661.613.2438 | 011 52.661.613.2527
Fax from the US : (619)923.2542 | Fax from Mexico: +01152(661)613.2449
For more information, please send us an E-mail through our Information Request Form.
