Our initial retirement dreams included getting as far away from Atlanta as possible. Not a surprise considering our favorite vacation spots are out west. Every city I visit, I check to see if it could be on our retirement short list. Boise, Idaho is my personal favorite so far and it checks all the boxes except for being reasonably close (within a day’s drive) to our parents.
Three years into retirement, we’re still in the same house. Our volunteer activities, family & friends, plus the current economic uncertainty mean we’ll sit tight for a while. Many homes are listed for sale in our area, but not much is selling. That’s fine. We’ve put down roots and have bloomed where we’ve been planted.
Meanwhile, therapy dog visits with my friends in the counties north of where I currently live have opened my eyes to the possibility that moving 45 minutes – an hour north might be the sweet spot for our retirement area checklist. This falls in line with a recent video from Holy Schmidt! where he mentions moving the next county or two over instead of a total relocation far, far away is often much better for retirees. The express (toll) lanes will make it easier to get to ATL proper when needed. Something to consider.
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