Do You Agree with These 8 Recommended Criteria People Desire For Their Dream Home for Retirement?

Have you thought about the criteria for your list of places to retire? One poster asked fellow Redditors to share their desires for an ideal retirement place.

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Some people don’t plan to move anywhere as they will stay put for various reasons, as they are either already satisfied or want to stay with their family or friends.

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Some people refer to the weather where they currently live, like Chicago, and want to move as far away as possible from blizzards, snow, and freezing temperatures.

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When moving somewhere, real estate agents always tell you it’s about “Location! Location! Location!"

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Several want an area notable for their available public transportation, quality Internet, utilities, walkable around the town or city, ride a bike, “a natural history museum”.

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As they deliberated their location, a few people suggested picking a college town that offers more things to do.

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Redditors agreed political extremism could be offensive and a significant turnoff.

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Access to quality healthcare received numerous nods as an essential criterion for future retirees.

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Not surprisingly, commenters want to find a safe place with low crime rates.

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Do You Agree with These 8 Recommended Criteria People Desire For Their Dream Home for Retirement?

Have you thought about the criteria for your list of places to retire? One poster asked fellow Redditors to share their desires for an ideal retirement place.

Some people don’t plan to move anywhere as they will stay put for various reasons, as they are either already satisfied or want to stay with their family or friends.

Some people refer to the weather where they currently live, like Chicago, and want to move as far away as possible from blizzards, snow, and freezing temperatures.

Great Weather

When moving somewhere, real estate agents always tell you it’s about “Location! Location! Location!"

Location! Location! Location!

Several want an area notable for their available public transportation, quality Internet, utilities, walkable around the town or city, ride a bike, “a natural history museum”.

Local Convenience

As they deliberated their location, a few people suggested picking a college town that offers more things to do.

Towns With Colleges and Universities

Redditors agreed political extremism could be offensive and a significant turnoff.

No Political Extremism, Please!

Access to quality healthcare received numerous nods as an essential criterion for future retirees.

Availability of Quality Healthcare

Not surprisingly, commenters want to find a safe place with low crime rates.

Low Crime Rates

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