| Bad Move |
How it can happen |
How it can be avoided |
| Unhappy spouse |
One person is interested in outdoor sports and the other cares more about visits from grandchildren |
Find a retirement locale that makes both of you happy |
| Not enough interest |
You move to a community that does not have an organization or activity that is important to you |
List your retirement interests, including leisure activities, volunteer opportunities, churches and clubs, community services, cultural activities, adult education classes, etc. Make sure the community you are considering meets those needs |
| Unseasonable |
A community to which you were attracted during a vacation turns out to be unappealing at other times of the year |
Visit during the off-season, or consider renting before making commitment |
| Overgrown |
A few years after you move, intensive development has spoiled your lifestyle |
Find out how fast the community is growing and how it might change |
