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Originally Posted by Kentuckyyank
I would like to know what people think about retiring in WS. I am looking for the following for my wife and myself:
House: 3br, 2 1/2 bath in the 175-200K range (with basement)
Shopping: What type and how many malls are there in a 20 miles radius of WS?
Golf: Are there many golf courses within 20 miles (especially nice ones that hire full and part time people who are allow to play at the course during their days off)?
Weather: What is the weather like, are there four seasons?
Taxes: Is your federal government pension taxed?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Winston-Salem and surrounding areas have everything you are looking for here in terms of the housing, pricing, golf, huge shopping area, and mainly four seasons.
I had to ask my relocation guy about the taxes, he did not know off hand but sent me a link.
WSBI : About Winston-Salem : Taxes and Utilities (http://www.winstonsalembusinessinc.com/aboutws/taxesutilities.html - broken link)