[KathieI]

Boy, did I learn the hard way. My first house was a Lantana backing up to a beautiful pond, therefore, no one behind me and very quiet. I always wanted a CYV for my dogs so they could have space to run so I gave up the view and bought a corner lot CYV. Worse mistake of my life.

People behind me (which are small designer homes) are so close to my wall and I can hear everything, and they in turn can here me too. They have complained bitterly even if the dogs bark for a minute so I have confined the dogs to the lanai to keep peace with the neighbors.

Also, now that the weather is cooler, I have been opening my windows and have discovered that many of the neighbors are smokers and sit in their backyards and smoke away. It is intolerable for me and I have to shut the windows and put on the a/c.

My opinion, pay the extra money and get a little more space between neighbors and you'll be very happy.