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Six Retirement
Hot Spots For Less
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Hot Spots Cool Down
Sinking housing prices are stressing homeowners. But behind "for sale" signs in some desirable locales lie golden opportunities for retirees who can choose when and where they want to move.
Click through our gallery and see six places that have cooled considerably in recent months and represent some of today's best values in places to retire.
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Next: The No. 1 Hot SpotMore From BusinessWeek:
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No. 1: Bend, Ore.
Population: 75,290
Reasons to Retire Here:
Scenic-setting, mild climate, fast-growing population, year-round recreational activities and growing economy
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No. 2: San Diego, Calif.
Population: 1,256,951
Reasons to Retire Here:
Comfortable year-round climate, great place to entertain grandchildren and guests, located on the Pacific Coast
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No. 3: Miami, Fla.
Population: 365,204
Reasons to Retire Here:
Diverse culture, sub-tropical resort weather with major metropolitan amenities, white sandy beaches
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No. 4: Fort Mill, S.C.
Population:
30,000+ (township)
8,000+ (within corporate limits)
Reasons to Retire Here:
Small-town charm, thriving community, multiple golf courses, proximity to Lake Wylie -- a 12,455-acre lake
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No. 5: Buenos Aires
Population:
3,000,000+ (in city)
10,000,000+ (in metro area)
Reasons to Retire Here:
Mild climate year-round, cosmopolitan lifestyle, big-city amenities, world-class entertainment, fluency in Spanish isn't necessary (though does make life easier)
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No. 6: Costa Rica
Population: 4.13 million (est.)
Reasons to Retire Here:
Idyllic surroundings, relaxed, comfortable and affordable lifestyle, beaches, deep-sea fishing and scuba-diving, rarely hit by hurricanes
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