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Old 05-31-2015, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jarobar View Post
Hi Folks, Hope this post isn't too controversial. I'm moving there in November. I am 65 and am a very active and fit exercise-nut (with lotsa outdoor toys). I am told that the "younger" crowd (baby boomers, I guess) tend to live more on the south side of TV. Disclaimer: No, I absolutely am not suggesting anything "cliquish" or exclusionary. But I would prefer to be physically (home location) closer to the more fit and active (yes.....and younger) crew in TV.

Yes, I know you can drive to any event from anywhere. I'm just trying to determine if what I heard about the south side has any credence. Thanks in advance for your opinion on this!
While it's probably true that the brand new homes (built only in the southern end now) are probably bought by newly-retired or about-to-retire people aged 55-60, the fact is that resale homes throughout TV are bought by this same age group, because they see value in buying a resale home and/or like an older neighborhood.

All ages are dispersed throughout TV, but there probably are more of the youngest buyers in the brand new villages.

If you can, rent for a month somewhere where you think you'd like to buy a place. While there, talk with the neighbors and they'll tell you everything and more. You'll know whether you want to buy there or not, and they will tell you things to consider about places you're looking at.