Kris Kelley: 5 books

In this book we bring you 48 great 55+ communities from around the country. Some are small; some are expansive.  Some are established; some are new.  Prices range from less than $100,000 to more than $1 million. We cover housing, amenities, the local town, climate and more.  Communities are organized by state and then by city.  Each article has a contact website.

Florida continues to be popular with retirees, thanks to its favorable tax structure, warm weather and beautiful beaches. Not all Florida towns, however, are created equal. Many of the beach towns are very expensive, and many of the affordable towns have a high crime rate. Here we look at thirty nine...

The Southwestern United States continues to attract retirees seeking a great place to retire.  It is easy to understand why.  Abundant sunshine, striking natural landscapes and a relaxed lifestyle are hallmarks of this part of the country.     Unfortunately, many towns in the Southwest...

Living near the water is a lifelong dream for many people. So when retirement time arrives, moving to a lakeside town or seaside community is a natural inclination. The trick is to find a place to retire near the water that is reasonably priced. Here we have 35 towns that sit next to a lake,...

Looking for a great place to retire on a budget? A warm seaside town? A cozy mountain hamlet? A relaxing lakeside locale? We've reviewed 45 U.S. towns with low and average living costs, safe neighborhoods, recreational areas and/or cultural amenities, local or nearby accredited medical facilities...