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Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad
HOWDY!
My plan is to be a Villages home owner by the end of next summer. I'm a planner.
I have a spreadsheet started, for estimated/budgeted costs of maintaining the home....this spreadsheet is ONLY about the house...not food, not clothing, not entertainment/lifestyle.
It is...as far as I know...fairly comprehensive as it's been compiled with the help of my ten-year Villages veterans....my parents.
If you were blindsided by any monthly home costs, I would appreciate your insight.
You have my appreciation, in advance.
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You seem like you want to be comprehensive. You probably need to budget in large one time expenses. Depending on how old your roof is, or your AC system, they will need to be replaced at some point. The roof replacement is a biggie. The insurance companies are mandating replacement something like every 12 years. Water heater replacement is a also costly.
I would also budget in inflation year over year. Mybe look at a 5-10 year period.