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Originally Posted by KayakerNC
Wife and I were in FL on business, and took a day-trip to The Villages.
A Salesman showed us homes, and we decided that a Courtyard Villa, 3 BR, frame&vinyl (BONITA) is ideal for us.
The salesman says that NOW is the time to buy, prices may not get lower, and will surely be much higher in 4 years (buildout).
He also suggested we buy now and go with their rental plan until we are both retired. No high pressure sales tactics were involved, just a relaxed conversation with (of course) an invitation to take advantage of the life style preview. Maybe next spring.
I would appreciate any input from this valuable forum.  |
If the name of the game is to get the LOWEST price possible, nobody has access to that crystal ball.
If what you want and can afford is a place which gives you a retreat whenever you want AND will be your retirement home, then that's another story.
My spouse and I bought last year (July) and have been 'commuting' between DC and TV since, with the end of the commute to occur April 2009. The carrying costs haven't been that bad, and the mental freedom is priceless.
So, it all depends on personal choice of how you spend discretionary income, where you would like to be when not fulfilling responsibilities, and if having a retreat from the rat race has value....