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Seattle
Choosing Seattle, Washington as your community has many advantages. This coastal town offers a walkable downtown with great public transportation. Many apartments and homes overlook harbors, lakes, parks, and mountains. Great boating, skiing, hiking are all at your doorstep, as are many cultu.......more>>
Grass Valley
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, Grass Valley is a small town of about 12,000 near Nevada City, Auburn, and about 50 miles from Sacramento in California. The town was an important part of the original California Gold Rush. Photo of historic Holbrooke Hotel and Restaurant cou.......more>>
Surprise
Surprise is a newer town northwest of Phoenix. It is great place to stop off in your RV because of its proximity to the beautiful Arizona desert and the bustling city of Phoenix. Previous to 1938 the area was nothing here but desert or ranches, but now it is filled with active adult developments (pr.......more>>
Greenville
Greenville is a fast-growing residential community of 80,000 located in Pitt County in the eastern part of North Carolina. The population grew over 30% from 2000 to 2008. Many people choose to live here because of ita proximity to Pamlico Sound and the Outer Banks, its mild weather, and an economica.......more>>