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Originally Posted by billethkid
before you move take a long hard look at your furniture and decide whether you really want the same in your new home in TV. I can't tell you how many new residents wind up getting new furniture becuase it is time or it doesn't go in the new house as well or it is not a Florida-ie or just because.
We for one could have saved time and money by bringing our master bedroom and guest furniture only. Sell, pass on, give away and don't pay to move it.
When it comes to golf carts take your time to comparison shop.
CHeck with your neighbors for the various services they use. Many of us have had to trial and error find ones we are satisfied with.
As has been stated already beware/ignore the door knockers....especially the ones who want to trim your trees and bushes whether they need them or not.
btk
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I agree. It may be cheaper to sell your furniture and buy new than ship it here. as stated above, in many cases you'll find it doesn't fit. Take a look at Bargains and Treasures or Almost Perfect and you'll find northern furniture for sale. we sold almost everything except for 4 pieces and were able to get most of our stuff in a 15Ft U haul. Furnishing the new home cost less than we anticipated and we are glad we chose not to keep our old stuff.
Also, if you have a mortgage on your new home you will be inundated with mail from companies offering bi monthly mortgages, etc. Most of these are scams but look legitimate because they'll include info like your mortgage number (from public records). In one case the company used the letterhead from the First Citizens Bank and we reported it.
Take your time with all of your decisions. You are retired after all and time is on your side.
we have used Talk of the Villages, Nextdoor.com, and The Villages Homeowner Advocates for information in addition to our very helpful and friendly neighbors.
When we arrived our neighbors advised us to take it slow with joining clubs and activities. I guess a lot of people overdo and have to cut back later. It was good advice as it is too easy to find things to do here, but there is also nothing wrong with trying things on for size and changing later.
we have had the most difficulty with medical care. It seems it ought to be easy with all the choices but it isn't. If you qualify you should check out The Villages VA clinic. It is one of the best in the VA system.