10 Places to Buy a Retirement Home for Under $100,000

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By Emily Brandon

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Port Charlotte, Fla.

Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor's Bureau

The housing bust hit Port Charlotte hard, which may lead to good deals for newcomers. The city’s median home-sale price in 2010 was just $59,950. Many homes in this Gulf Coast town are located along canals and waterways.

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