Charlie Rocque knows a great real estate deal when he sees one—at one of the largest retirement communities in the nation, Century Village in Boca Raton, Fla. "I bought an apartment that not long ago was valued at around $75,000 and I picked it up for $20,000," Rocque said. "The value comes in surroundings, it [...]

It’s the traditional migratory circle of life: Young folks flock to the blazingly bright cities to make their careers and have their kicks; middle-aged peeps move to the burbs, buy homes, and raise their broods; older Americans search out warmer, cheaper, and more water-aerobic-centric climes to make their retirement nests. End of story, right? But hold on. Baby [...]