Ah, the wonder of technology. The search for a second home can be made infinitely easier by accessing the wide array of real estate information available online, both on the Internet and via commercial services. In addition to direct access to property listings, prospective buyers can also review current data on other factors, from entertainment and shopping to fitness facilities and gardening clubs.
Surfing in the ocean may be a scary proposition, but don't be afraid to surf the Internet's World Wide Web for information on retirement golf. The Web can help you in a number of ways. There are sites that can tell you about the best places to live for your specific interests and needs, and there are sites with real estate listings. Other sites tell you where the golf developments are and give details about the communities and their courses. Some communities even have their own sites.
Here are some sites worth checking out. To find even more sites, use a search engine such as "Excite" (http://www.excite.com) or "Yahoo" (http://www.yahoo.com) and try the key words "real estate golf" or "retirement golf."
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Money Magazine
http://www.money.com Contains an interesting feature where you can plug in information about what is most important to you in a place to live. You will receive a list of the places that best satisfy your criteria. On the home page, click on "Goals," then check "Home," then "Find Your Best Place to Live."
The National Association Of Realtors
http://www.realtor.com Provides a listing of more than 500,000 homes for sale.
North American Golf Directory
http://www.golfdirect.com Provides listings and information on golf communities, resorts, courses, and learning centers of North America.
The Private Communities Registry
http://www.registryone.com Provides a listing of golf communities in California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with links to community Web sites.
GOLFCOURSE.com
http://www.golfcourse.com Allows you to search for courses by city, town, or state. Can also search by USGA Slope Rating and course architect.
