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Old 07-15-2021, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines View Post
I think this is the one thing that is missing for a lot of folks. A lot start with the house, but one really needs to start with the lifestyle.

We knew we wanted to drop to one car and have a golf cart as our primary. Only a handful of places in FL have that and I'm being generous there! Activities and clubs are important to the wife, so its hard to find anything even remotely close. We have family at Sun City Center south of Tampa and they have between 150-200 clubs (not all are active). Another point we weighed were things that were important to use like internet (fiber), variety of shopping and places to eat, healthcare, and proximity to a Costco (TV failed there). Its only after you identify places based on that criteria should you go to the next level and see if they have houses you like and can afford.
It's not a bad ride down 75 to the Wesley Chapel Costco. It isn't as convenient, but it's nice to get out of the bubble once and awhile. Just take a cooler.