US News: 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012

US News names Traverse City as one of the 10 best places to retire in 2012!

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The national publicity for Traverse City continues after behind named to another top 10 list. This time our beautiful city was announced as one of the 10 best places to retire in 2012. Reasonable house prices near the water, fresh water beaches, and close proximity to Sleeping Bear National park are mentioned.

You can view the entire article here:

http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/slideshows/the-10-best-places-to-retire-in-2012/4

Traverse City, Buy Now-Retire Later

Traverse City is once again getting national attention for young retirees as it was recently named one of the best 5 places to retire in the country, this time by USA Weekend. The rankings are compiled based on recreation, weather, health resources, crime and cost of living. With prices so low, (median home price around $130,000) many people in their late 50’s are hoping to buy now before the economy rebounds and then retire to the area permanently within a couple of years. The full article can be found HERE.

Source: USA Weekend, Reyhaneh Fathieh (07/26/2009)