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Originally Posted by raynan
In 2010 we came to look at homes. If we bought a spec house we had 60 days to go home and clean out 33 years of accumulation and list house which, at the time, 1 in 12 homes in our area were in foreclosure. So we looked at lots because The Villages gave you 6 months to give ok to build and 2 months to build which gave us 8 months to sell house at home. We went back home and held yard sales, craigs list made neighbors, friends and relatives come and not leave house without carrying something home to remember us by. We had all dark pine furniture that we knew would not work in FL. This was in May. July 1st we get a call from The Villages that if we could give ok to start building they would drop the price 3%. We listed and the house sold in 2 hours with several bids at asking price and above. The people we picked were willing to rent on a per month basis and give us time to move so we didn't have to rent. Best thing we ever did. Times have changed and the market is much better. Take the leap. You will not regret it.
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What a great story. Especially liked your idea of neighbors, friends, and relatives stopping by and taking something to remember you by. We will not be selling our house for awhile, but I have already thought of a few items that I want to give to loved ones, both as a remembrance and because I know they love them. But having others just stop by and choose is a great idea. Thanks for sharing your story. So glad everything worked out so smoothly for you. Hopefully things will line up as well for the OP.