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Old 09-01-2020, 03:06 PM
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The Villages is not for everyone. I can live anywhere and have lived all over the world. I moved here for my wife, so she could enjoy her retirement with folks her age. I make the most of where ever I happen to live. Those that come on here complaining about living here, apparently do not know that even though this is a bubble, there are no fences to keep you in. If they tell you that there are other places that are better, ask them why they do not live there instead of here.
Like I said, I moved here so my wife could get out of the woods and socialize. She loves being around people and I can take them or leave them. Makes no difference. But, do not let them tell you that folks are not friendly here. I notice that when I first came here. Every stranger was ready to volunteer their experience and suggestions to me. Seems like they could tell that I was new right from the beginning. I have never seen so many helpful and charitable people in one location. Neighbors watch out for each other here. Not necessarily busybodies but caring and giving folks. You would think that they all go to the same church or something.
Rarely do you see an unkempt home/yard. If it is overgrown then it is either a rental that is late in being maintained or a deserted home where someone recently dies and no one has taken responsibility for it. Rarely.
Things are already starting to get better after the pandemic's original threat. It won't be long before we all get back to normal. Buying now is probably a good deal, as there is probably slim pickings when it comes to new buyers seeking a home. Not my bailiwick so I don't know.
There are very few folks that are not happy here. Those that are not happy here have probably never been happy anywhere.
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