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Originally Posted by Chamo
Enough already they reel you in now your stuck. When is it going to be enough
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Not trying to be purposely contrarian, but just a couple points. Is it honestly a shock to most people that prices of everything has gone UP ? From asphalt on cart paths, to the price of chlorine, to the cost of plants, flowers, and tress, and right down to the cost of liquid SOAP in every restroom in every rec center and pool and golf course in the V's. Again, NOT trying to be contrary, but seems everything to keep our community up, event he cost of PAINT to keep our buildings from looking shabby, has risen ! And again, I am not one of "those people", who, if anyone makes any complaint, immediately tells them to "get out if you don't like it", not at all. But right now especially, with home prices so high, and demand so great that those who want a new house built must get on a list to enter a "lottery".... well, I fully understand someone who came here with an expectation they would be able to afford to live here, but life surprises us with INFLATION, but right now no one is "stuck" for sure ! Your home it worth more than ever, and sales are brisk, so people who want out should be able to do that in record time. ONE LAST TIME.... I am not saying to anyone, "get out", simply saying if you would like to move on, there has never been a better time. In fact, our relatives did exactly that ! They decided that paying out nearly $200 a month in retirement, when they had no interest in playing golf, or tennis, was not sustainable for them. And the activities they enjoyed, cards, ballroom dance groups, and various classes are free in any community at the senior centers, the YWCA and YMCA's, churches, college campuses, libraries, and park districts, so the moved to a lovely community in central Florida with no fees or charges for these things. We'd probably follow their example, but we play golf often, so it would be a "wash" for us even if we played only at public courses ! I would also add, that some of the burden in times such as these SHOULD be on The Villages. Things MUST be kept up, pools need to be cleaned, painting needs to be kept up, furniture needs to be replaced from time to time.... BUT... could we reduce the number of vehicles constantly driving and burning gasoline, could we reduce the need for paid employees in "gate houses" which, are actually "guarding" completely public roads (and at this time of the year cause mind bending traffic back ups while people sit in autos and burn more gasoline. There is a counter to every suggestion or idea, but surely, just like state and federal governments, there are ways to REDUCE the costs here for the residents...IF the will exists to do so. ?