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10 Things You Should Know About Retiring to Georgia – Part 2
Retiring to Georgia is a smart idea. If part one of this blog series didn’t convince you, keep reading. We’ve included the remaining 10 things you should know about retiring to Georgia and added a...
10 Things You Should Know About Retiring to Georgia – Part 1
Has Georgia made your short list of retirement locations? If not, it should. Kiplinger rated it the #3 Best State to Retire in 2018. It’s understandable, as it has got a lot going for it...
New Homebuyer’s Wish List: 5 Top Wants
Being in the business of real estate sales, we often hear the “top wants” of today’s new homebuyers. Sure, everyone has their specifics, but we’ve put together a list of the...
10 Best Things to Do Near Soleil This Spring
Spring has sprung at Soleil. The flowers blooming, the birds are chirping, and the trees greening up with bright, new leaves. It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the season’s...
Be Happy: Live in a 55+ Community
If you are 55+ and looking for ways to create more happiness in your life, then consider moving to an active adult community. There are so many benefits to the happy lifestyle you can lead. Here are...
Fun Activities to Boost Social Capital
We all know that financial investments are a critical factor for success and happiness in retirement. But it’s not just about the money. Investing in social connections is vital too. Not long...
Benefits of Going Back to School at Age 55+
No matter your age, you’re never too old to learn. For those that are age 55+, it can actually be the best time of your life going back to school. Your kids have grown up, flown the coop, and...
Exercise Your Brain to Improve Your Memory
Do you sometimes feel like your memory is diminishing as the years go by? If so, there are things you can do about it. Regular exercise (like walking, swimming, and fitness classes) have been shown...
Select Model Homes Now Available at Soleil
It’s understandable if you’ve walked into one of our gorgeous model homes here at Soleil and fell in love with it. Just like any new home community, we showcase our models with top notch...
Pickleball Warm-Up Activities
Before exercising, we all know that we should warm up first — but do you know why? A warm-up, even a short one, gets your blood pumping and better prepares your body to move. It also helps...
5 Reasons to Move to Soleil Sooner Than Later
One thing that we often hear from our residents is how they wish they moved to Soleil sooner rather than later. Just like with any type of change, most people resist such a big move. But then, once...
Highlights and Challenges of Early Retirement
If you’ve been dabbling with the idea of early retirement, it’s a good idea to consider the highlights and challenges of making that leap. Sitting down and weighing out the pros and cons...
Life Gets Better After 50
You hear it all the time — that life begins at age 40. But if you’ve heard of The Happiness Curve you’d understand that those aged 50 and up are the ones who are truly enjoying...
Gardening: Surprising Health Benefits You Should Know
A great way to stay warm on these chilly winter days is to think warm thoughts — more specifically, gardening thoughts. Now is a good time to start thinking about things you’d like to plant in...
Read More This Year — Here’s How
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss If one of your goals this year is to read more books, good for...
Blue Zones: How the Soleil Community Compares
Have you heard of Blue Zones? It’s kind of fascinating, really. Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live much longer than the average life span. The concept–developed by author Dan...
New Year, New Home, New You
I know it’s cliche to say this but time really does fly, doesn’t it? Can you believe that 2019 is already here? With the new year here, it’s the perfect time to think about new...
Happy Holidays from Your Soleil Family
As this year winds down to a close, we are reflecting on all we have to be grateful for at Soleil. We take great pride in being one of the Best 50 Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. (that,...
New Physical Activity Guidelines For Older Adults
With the new year upon us, it’s a popular time to think about goals and resolutions for 2019. If you’re thinking about improving your health and fitness (which, you’ve got to...
Seven Health Benefits of Walking
Leading a healthy lifestyle means taking part in exercise every day. But if you cringe at the thought, there’s a good reason not to. Walking is a simple exercise offers tons of health...
Holiday Happenings in and Around Soleil
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays around here. ‘Tis the season to be merry and bright and there are many festive events available to get you in the holiday spirit. Take a look at all...
We Have Much to be Thankful For
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust As the Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaches, we...
See the New “Sneak-A-Peek” House at Soleil
When you’re preparing to buy a new car, you likely research and create a short list of your favorite makes and models. After that, you typically take a few of those vehicles out for a test...
6 Ways to Stay Young at Heart
We’re sure you’ve heard Frank Sinatra belt out that beautiful tune, “Young at Heart,” but exactly how does one gain that youthful state of bliss? We’ve put together a...
Decorating Your Home for Fall: Easy or DIY
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The weather begins to cool and the trees respond with vibrant, colorful foliage. Pumpkins are popping up everywhere, as is pumpkin-spice everything. It’s...
Soleil Laurel Canyon: New Phase Update
If you keep up with our blog, you may recall that we proudly announced the opening of a brand new phase in our much sought-after community. We say “much sought-after” because sales have...
Cottages at Soleil Laurel Canyon: 50% Sold
The Cottages at Soleil Laurel Canyon are a very popular home option in our sought-after, 55+ community. These courtyard townhomes began selling in early spring, and they’ve been selling at a...
Why Buying a Smaller Home Makes Good Financial Sense
According to the U.S. Census, back in 1950, the typical size of an American home was only 983 square feet. In 2010, it grew to more than twice that at 2400 square feet. Do we really need all that...
Fall Festivals Near Soleil
Can you feel it? Fall is in the air at Soleil. It means warm days and crisp nights, colorful leaves on the trees, crunchy apples, bright orange pumpkins, football games, warm soups, hot cider, and...
How To Play Pickleball
Pickleball. You’ve heard of it, right? It’s the fast-growing, oddly named court sport that’s all the rage now. The game is a unique combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton...
