When we were down to TV in April we spent an afternoon with a real estate agent who made several statements that we wondered about. I think I know the fact/fiction status of some of these claims, but would like to get verification:
- the home prices were inflating at the rate of 18% per year during the boom but have now "cooled off" to 8% - my take: FICTION
- summers are hot, but the humidity is not bad; there is a line just north of Orlando where the humidity level drops off from the oppressive humidity of Orlando - my take: FICTION
- About a third of the TV residents still hold a job of some sort - my take: I suspect that this is high
- it doesn't matter where you live relative to the town squares since most people never visit them; most social activities revolve around the community centers - my take: I tend to doubt it; that town squares are where you want to be for most restaurants, movies, etc.
- you can't keep outdoor furniture in bird cages unless you want to wash it off after every rain - my take: there may be an air of truth to this, but probably is exaggerated
- all houses (both vinyl and CBS) need their siding washed twice a year or they start to look dirty - my take: this seems excessive
- all-electric houses are not that costly to operate since the heat pumps are amazingly efficient. My take: I would like to believe this, but I can't imaging electricity being competitve with gas for heat, hot water and the dryer.