The Community

Lake Ridge Community is a combination of lakeside living and a prestigious golf course lifestyle. Lake Ridge at the Joe Pool Lake classic location is one of Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex’s most desirable acreage homesite communities, and it offers all the comforts of a large urban city while retaining the privacy and country feel that you desire. Ideally located just to the south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, you’ll appreciate the wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment that are readily available to you. Dallas, a dynamic and progressive metropolitan center, has everything from pro-sports to chic restaurants and world-renowned shopping. Fort Worth also has much appeal, but with a decidedly more Texan tradition.

Amenities

This private refuge that blends peaceful country living and resort style teems with outstanding amenities. There are five parks located throughout the community to provide great opportunities for fun.  There are facilities for soccer, football, and baseball as well as a well stocked fishing pond. Experience golfing moments at the Tangle Ridge Golf Club, while away and refresh yourself at the clubhouse and grill, and take in the impressive views of the fairways. Stroll along the banks or try your hand at fishing along the shores of Joe Pool Lake. At the 7500-acre lake, you can water-ski, sail, go motor boating, or jet ski.

Home Size/Price

Prices at Lake Ridge depend on factors such as size and location, but range in price from the low $200,000’s on up. There may be even better deals than this these days, all the better to help your retirement community dollar stretch a little further.

Local Area

Just south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake offers easy access to neighboring cities of Arlington, Venus, Mansfield, Garrett, Burleson, Midlothian, Waxahachie and Ennis, Texas. It is just minutes away from many exciting attractions and the conveniences of this major urban area. Located in Cedar Hill Texas, Lake Ridge is only 20 miles from downtown Dallas, 28 miles from downtown Fort Worth, and 28 miles to DFW Airport. This community is certainly one of the most strategically located Texas retirement communities. [Visit website]

The Community

Cinnamon Shore is a complete and fruitful experience for the family to enjoy charming cottages and elegant architecture. Cinnamon Shore is nestled at the seaside of Mustang Island. Though not technically a Corpus Christi retirement community, Cinnamon Shore is popular among boomers looking for retirement in Texas. It is a community that is in tune with idyllic seaside setting. Life is a breeze at the Cinnamon Shore where you can relax and enjoy life with your family without a care in the world – a life that is full of sunshine, smiling faces, laughter and memorable moments. You can enjoy Cinnamon’s natural places in your peaceful reflections. Cinnamon Shore is perfectly designed for a peaceful way of life.

Amenities

Features in and around Cinnamon Shore include lakes and parks, the captivating beach by the Gulf of Mexico, beautifully constructed buildings, shopping, dining, more than 2 acres of lush lawn area for picnic functions, weekend farmers market, amphitheater, and the keira pool. There is also a place for fitness and health conscious people.

Home Size/Price

Home sizes and prices vary in Cinnamon Shore, but your bound to find something that fits your active lifestyle and your budget. When choosing a layout, its important to consider how many people you may have come to visit.

Local Area

Cinnamon Shore is located in Mustang Island, Texas. It is an 18-mile long barrier island that lies in between two bodies of water, namely, the Corpus Christi Bay to its west and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. North of Mustang Island is the San Jose Island and the Port of Aransas. Mustang Island is home to the Mustang Island State Park. Cinnamon Shores’ proximity to great natural beauty makes it one of the most sought after Texas retirement living communities. [Visit website]

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This article has some good insight into the serial relocation trend.

That is where people move every couple of years pocketing the money they have made on their real estate purchases. This phenomena is probably harder to realize and be successful at these days with real estate values in such disarray.

Home prices in Texas might provide one of the only remaining opportunities to win at this game. The article also has some good information on a couple communities that the author visited in Texas.