tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post669708977002061181..comments2024-03-15T00:27:48.794-07:00Comments on Retire In Style Blog Too: Ultimate Guide: HOW TO BE A SNOW BIRD and do it right!Barbara Torrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09618291241661047482noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-35568652861716016182019-10-26T15:41:09.054-07:002019-10-26T15:41:09.054-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administra...This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-84943150361055325302019-10-07T15:38:19.771-07:002019-10-07T15:38:19.771-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.This comment has been removed by the author.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618291241661047482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-19809189463143443712019-09-29T07:52:30.753-07:002019-09-29T07:52:30.753-07:00Hi Barbara! This is still helpful and relevant to...Hi Barbara! This is still helpful and relevant today even though you wrote it a while back...and it looks great on the redesigned site. My husband Thom and I have toyed around with the idea of buying a park model in one or two places to use in the summer (we are residents of the California Desert so we are technically "sun birds") to use like you do in the winter. But so far we are still too nomadic and haven't settled on just one place so we continue to rent. One of these days we will have to visit Tucson when you are there and get together! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-45996415132801742722018-04-09T00:46:41.342-07:002018-04-09T00:46:41.342-07:00Appreciating the dedication you put into your site...Appreciating the dedication you put into your site and in depth information you offer.<br>It's good to come across a blog every once in a while that <br>isn't the same out of date rehashed information. <br>Excellent read! I've saved your site and I'm adding your RSS feeds to my Google <br>account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-20094551272965919512017-06-14T15:57:16.530-07:002017-06-14T15:57:16.530-07:00My family members always say that I am wasting my ...My family members always say that I am wasting my time here at web, however I know I am getting know-how daily by reading thes good articles.<br><br><br>Here is my site - <a href="http://gainsmith.inube.com/blog/5772959/verschiedene-arten-von-werbegeschenken-fur-firmenmarke-endorsement/" rel="nofollow">custom print lanyards</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-49961570626085838392017-05-20T10:33:46.578-07:002017-05-20T10:33:46.578-07:00If you look at the labels you can click the Snow B...If you look at the labels you can click the Snow Bird Lifestyle of any of those related to it. You will find a lot of information.b+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-44103674973086719372017-05-15T14:58:00.724-07:002017-05-15T14:58:00.724-07:00None of my Canadian friends want to be "ugly&...None of my Canadian friends want to be "ugly" any more than we Americans. Sorry you misread this comment.b+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-888000763166256092017-05-13T07:48:08.943-07:002017-05-13T07:48:08.943-07:00Is there such a thing as an ugly Canadian...how da...Is there such a thing as an ugly Canadian...how dare you!<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-89246984090562605102017-01-20T09:00:09.429-08:002017-01-20T09:00:09.429-08:00Please consider Woodfield in Show Low, a short thr...Please consider Woodfield in Show Low, a short three hour drive from the Phoenix or Tucson area, where you can enjoy cool mountain climates but still be close enough to drive back and forth between your two homes. We offer beautiful new park models that are move in ready. woodfieldrv.comChrishttp://woodfieldrv.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-86309021225315384762016-12-14T14:34:46.479-08:002016-12-14T14:34:46.479-08:00I am thinking of selling my house and renting. I ...I am thinking of selling my house and renting. I live in Iowa. I would love to be a snowbird and reside in Florida maybe from December - April. I am single and will retire in a year or two. I would love to hear others stories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-90336222893129083722016-08-18T20:58:04.101-07:002016-08-18T20:58:04.101-07:00Perfect. We are leaving one of our cars in Arizona...Perfect. We are leaving one of our cars in Arizona this year and will fly home. We now travel about 3 days to get to Tucson and have been down EVERY road between Portland and Arizona. Time to travel somewhere else!Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-10103399705112946792016-08-16T14:17:06.772-07:002016-08-16T14:17:06.772-07:00What do you think of a lifestyle like this? Have a...What do you think of a lifestyle like this? Have an RV that we live in in the Pacific Northwest from Say May to November then a Park Model home in Arizona from November to May with a two week trip down and a two week trip back?Gpacharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899629492778221889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-92033819430878789372014-07-09T15:11:46.966-07:002014-07-09T15:11:46.966-07:00Marcie, you have hit a sore spot with many locals....Marcie, you have hit a sore spot with many locals. I have seen a real decrease in bad behavior since we began this journey but it may just be my perception. Being an ugly American/Canadian is not what we want.<br><br>Thank you for the comment.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-49870328456080391892014-07-09T14:55:53.915-07:002014-07-09T14:55:53.915-07:00Yes, I appreciate your question. You need to keep ...Yes, I appreciate your question. You need to keep in mind that there are laws about income taxes, etc. If you keep your primary residence in your home state income tax laws will not affect you if you spend time out of state.I am not an expert on this matter but I do know that many Oregon retirees move to Washington because the income tax structure is favorable to them. You will need to do some research on this matter.<br><br> But in Arizona people do own a car and license it in the state. However, it would depend on what state you live in and how much car registration and insurance is. We are from Oregon and that would NOT save us any money at all. Any vehicle we have would be registered and licensed in our state.<br><br>I believe that if you were to buy a home in Arizona as a "vacation home" the interest may be more and you will be limited on the amount of time you can spend there if you plan to rent and take a tax write off. Again this requires some research and a visit with a real estate expert.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-66396347553561040832014-07-07T20:51:24.915-07:002014-07-07T20:51:24.915-07:00We are considering this snowbird thing, but my co...We are considering this snowbird thing, but my concern is whether the state we decide to snowbird in will tax my pension. Any thoughts on keeping a primary residence yet taking advantage of lower costs of registrations, insurance, etc in a snowbird state? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-55991591390117154622012-01-17T11:54:37.992-08:002012-01-17T11:54:37.992-08:00Cybermade,We live in Rincon Country RV Resort East...Cybermade,<br><br>We live in Rincon Country RV Resort East .(http://www.rinconcountry.com/rcrveast/index.asp). Yes we have considered moving to a 55+ community and actually did that in Oregon where our primary residence is located.<br><br>The park models (older) have been going for a very cheap price. The owner here will buy all the ones that are good for $10,000 so don't expect to get anything for less than that. When the individual park model gets near to it's rent time the price will on those will drop by $4000 because that is the monthly rent. That works out to about $340 a month. We could not buy a house, maintain it, pay taxes and upkeep for that amount. AND we would not have the amenities we have here.<br><br>In the end we view the park model like a car...it will go away someday. The rent is much more reasonable than say staying in an apartment in a safe part of town. I really don't see us leaving this park anytime soon.<br><br>I hope this helps you out.<br><br>b<br><br>If you need more information contact me at my email address: orencoopinions@gmail.comBarbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-23990688612625092992012-01-16T18:30:28.346-08:002012-01-16T18:30:28.346-08:00Can you give us the name of the community that you...Can you give us the name of the community that your park model is in? Does it seem expensive though, with the cost of renting or purchasing a spot, plus the monthly fees? Have you ever considered purchasing a small home in a 55 plus community? Thanks.Cybermadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052256039898875987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-71978572205881753692011-04-01T10:56:02.940-07:002011-04-01T10:56:02.940-07:00Cathy, I know what you mean...out there at Quartz...Cathy, I know what you mean...out there at Quartzite people as camping for free...but what a price to pay in lost amenities. As for what they do, the answer is live. They cook, shop for groceries, read, clean and visit. We all do about the same things. Many of those campers in Quartzite are selling at the swap meet . <br><br>I might add that I believe that a lot of those people that just pull into the lonely roadside to park for the winter are reclusive and only want to be alone. Each to their own.<br><br>I do know people that go to Quartzite because they are addicted rock hounds...they search the dessert with their eyes on the ground for that perfect rock. I don't understand their hobby and they don't understand mine. I write a blog.<br><br>Have a wonderful day!<br><br>bbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-44900336912912625012011-03-31T10:43:47.530-07:002011-03-31T10:43:47.530-07:00We recently moved to Arizona, a prime mecca for sn...We recently moved to Arizona, a prime mecca for snowbirds. As I drive along the highway and see all the RV camps out in the middle of nowhere, I have to wonder, "What do people do?" I actually wouldn't like to live back in the snow, but I'm not sure that living in an RV for 6 months sounds like much fun.CathyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213862129887161223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-77919246041454069172010-10-31T15:54:00.606-07:002010-10-31T15:54:00.606-07:00The number one thing that snowbirds need to do is ...The number one thing that snowbirds need to do is to polish up their good manners. As a former resident of Yuma, AZ -- and yes, one of the 5 top reasons we left was because of winter visitors -- we were apalled by the "Ugly American" mentality and behavior of way too many snowbirds. Remember -- when you pull into some town, you are pulling into somebody's HOMEtown -- their home. Be courteous.Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520946118962030297noreply@blogger.com