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Originally Posted by hoot2602
Most of the permanent residents in TV are ignoring the fact that the permanent population of TV is increasing rapidly. This means that, on average, demand for services is going up daily. Then, add the Snowbirds and you have peak population and demand during the winter months. Ever wonder why there are new grocery stores, restaurants, etc., coming into TV? There are a few businesses that rely on the Snowbirds for survival/profits. But, you don't build a $100 million grocery store hoping that you will make a profit during 25% (3 months) of the year. The simple fact is that the population of TV is now more than 130,000 and it takes a lot of businesses to satisfy the needs and demands of that many people. Hence, growth begats growth. Thus, don't look forward to a significant drop in traffic or restaurant occupancy, etc., when the Snowbirds are gone because there are more of us permanent residents than ever before.
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Would love to know how many homes actually sit empty when snowbirds head north. I am sure most put renters or A B n B their homes. To say full time residents should be grateful for snowbirds seems pretty inflated. Owners using A B n B to make money have little if no regard for their full time neighbors. They are simply covering their costs to be absent. In the end its all a wash.
Full time residents experience the waves of people year round coming and going. There is a definite noticeable change that snowbirds don't experience... until they eventually stay year round when the shoe is on the other foot.
T V expanding number of houses faster than the local area can handle... that's a whole other thread.