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Old 02-01-2024, 09:00 AM
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Default Location, Location, Location

I am told the average, thats the average Villager buys and sells 2 1/2 times.

Why is that???? Once here they realize they have the wrong location. Or they are buying and selling for financial purposes, i.e. making money$

So due your due diligence on location first..........is it close to what you want to do or go, golf, shopping, pools, away from highway noise............

Then, what features does it already have that you won't have to invest more because the new home doesn't

Renting for a year will allow you to scope out the areas to see what you like and understand the locations..........BUT......you may find the area and then a house you want goes for sale......

If that happens, jump to get it.........maybe rent for 6 months........thats enough time to figure it out.............then you won't have to buy and sell 2 1/2 times unless you are an investor....

After that its features,
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Originally Posted by Coop63 View Post
I posted yesterday about building in Village of Mautltrie Creek and was pleasantly surprised by the number and quality of the responses. I am now leaning towards renting in TV before buying or building. My wife and I love the Villages and it finally gave us inspiration to downsize and move to Florida. Still have a few years before retiring. High speed Internet is a MUST for my job.

Any tips or insights on renting, targeting August.

Thanks in advance