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Retirees Spend a Lot of Time and Money to Buy Their ‘Forever Home.’ Then They Sell It.

“It's OK to take a couple of years to explore other areas and don't jump in immediately. You really have to view it as a second home and not a vacation. Factor in amenities like shopping and healthcare—things you wouldn’t think about if you just vacationed there for a couple of weeks.” - Mike Leverty, on purchasing a home for retirement